Fragrance comparison

Cinisca vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cinisca

Agatho Parfum

4.8211 votes

Rank #38,561 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,336 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cinisca takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cinisca
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cinisca3/5

Mata Hari1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CiniscaAgatho Parfum

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 13%Want 72%

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerCiniscaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

82%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

57%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityCinisca

SillageCinisca

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

green61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliTuberoseJuniper

Heart

LilyPink Pepper

Base

VetiverLeatherMusk

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Tuberose, Leather 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

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night80

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex75

Women17

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,336

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cinisca opens bright and slightly cool, with neroli and juniper lifting a creamy white floral heart. Tuberose is present, but it reads more polished than lush, with lily and pink pepper keeping the middle airy, sharp, and composed. As it settles, vetiver, leather, and musk give it a dry, athletic structure. This is a …

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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, Cinisca or Mata Hari?

Cinisca takes 3 of 5 categories. Cinisca is rated 4.82/5 from 11 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Cinisca for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cinisca or Mata Hari?

Cinisca lasts longest (Cinisca 90/100, Mata Hari 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cinisca or Mata Hari?

Cinisca projects furthest (Cinisca 80/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cinisca and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Tuberose, Leather and Musk.

Is Cinisca or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

Cinisca suits daytime wear; Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cinisca and Mata Hari?

Cinisca has top notes of Neroli, Tuberose and Juniper, heart notes of Lily and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Musk. 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.