Fragrance comparison

Accessorize vs Mata Hari

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Accessorize

4.0632 votes

Rank #22,975 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,215 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 7 categories.

Accessorize
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Accessorize2/7

Mata Hari5/7

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Accessorize
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Accessorize
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Mata Hari
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mata Hari

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AccessorizeAccessorize

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 63%

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerMata HariRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

57%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerAccessorizeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageAccessorize

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

rose61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin BlossomAfrican Orange FlowerLitchiBergamot

Heart

Cherry BlossomPeonyVioletRoseJasmineCassis

Base

MuskAmberVanille

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Mata Hari, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall31

Winter15

Day100

Night7

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#20,215

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Accessorize by Accessorize is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Accessorize was launched in 2009. Top notes are Mandarin Blossom, African Orange Flower, Litchi and Bergamot; middle notes are Cherry Blossom, Peony, Violet, Rose, Jasmine and Cassis; base notes are Musk, Amber and Vanille.

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Mata Hari by DSH Perfumes is a fierce, vintage-styled fruity chypre built on uncompromising botanical contrasts. The scent hits the skin with a tart blast of blood orange, bitter coriander, and sweet candied fruit notes. It does not apologize. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash fades into a thick, sultry b…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Accessorize or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 7 categories. Accessorize is rated 4.06/5 from 32 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Accessorize for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Accessorize or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Accessorize 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Accessorize or Mata Hari?

Projection is very close: Accessorize 60/100, Mata Hari 58/100 for sillage.

Do Accessorize and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Accessorize or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

For summer, Accessorize is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. Accessorize suits daytime wear; Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Accessorize and Mata Hari?

Accessorize has top notes of Mandarin Blossom, African Orange Flower, Litchi and Bergamot, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Peony, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille. Mata Hari has top notes of Fruity Notes, Orange, Neroli and Blood Orange, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, White Honey and Champaca, a base of Myrhh, Leather, Musk and oak moss.