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Bubble vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 94 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 7 of 8 categories.

  • Bubble

    Choose it for a musky and Champagne character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Mata Hari

    Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bubble1/8
Mata Hari7/8
Ratings & consensus
Mata Hari
Community sentiment
Mata Hari
Longevity
Mata Hari
Sillage & projection
Mata Hari
Value for money
Mata Hari
Versatility
Mata Hari
Note pyramid (duration)
Mata Hari
Fragranxe ranking
Bubble

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BubbleDer Duft
Mata HariDSH Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.64/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
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
32%Love
28%Like
20%Ok
12%Dislike
8%Hate

50 votes

57%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value75
Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
musky100%
Champagne92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
woody69%
aldehydic61%
floral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known
Notes
ChampagneCassisRoseWhite MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)ChamomileSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins
Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon
Heart2-4 hrs
CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac
Base6-8+ hrs
MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam
Category winnerMata HariLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer42
Fall54
Winter25
Day100
Night41
Spring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day41
Night100
Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex38
Women63
Casual 29%Date 26%Party 24%Work 21%
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Date 42%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 11%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,664

PerfumerAlexandre Illan

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#18,697

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBubbleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Der Duft Bubble captures the effervescent pop of a chilled wine cork. It opens instantly with sparkling champagne and the tart punch of cassis, creating a bright fruity rush that feels celebratory. Do not overspray this. The initial burst is potent, throwing sharp carbonated bubbles across the room before calming down…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bubble or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 7 of 8 categories. Bubble is rated 3.64/5 from 50 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Bubble for a musky and Champagne character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bubble or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Bubble 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bubble or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari projects furthest (Mata Hari 58/100, Bubble 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bubble and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords.

Is Bubble or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bubble and Mata Hari?

Bubble features Champagne, Cassis, Rose, White Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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.

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