Fragrance comparison

Deep Forest vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 238 ratings analysed

5 wins

Deep Forest

Bogner

4.26194 votes

Rank #3,528 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,301 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deep Forest takes 5 of 7 categories.

Deep Forest
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Deep Forest5/7

Mata Hari2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep ForestBogner

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%

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

42%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

57%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDeep Forest

SillageDeep Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

amber61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli

Heart

VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon

Base

oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Neroli and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Mata Hari, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer47

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night71

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerDeep ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#20,301

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…

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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, Deep Forest or Mata Hari?

Deep Forest takes 5 of 7 categories. Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Forest or Mata Hari?

Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Mata Hari 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Forest or Mata Hari?

Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Forest and Mata Hari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Neroli and Cinnamon.

Is Deep Forest or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Deep Forest and Mata Hari?

Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French labdanum. 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.