Fragrance comparison

Frangipani vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

Frangipani

One Seed

4.254 votes

Rank #39,976 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,301 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Frangipani1/3

Mata Hari2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Frangipani
Value for money: Not scored
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

FrangipaniOne Seed

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 92%

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageFrangipani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

woody61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomClementineBergamotChampaca

Heart

FrangipaniHoneyRoseGardeniaApricotJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)BenzoinBlack Currant

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#39,976

PerfumerLiz Cook

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,301

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Frangipani by One Seed captures the sweet nectar of tropical blossoms in a light floral composition. Opening with bright clementine and bergamot, it settles into a heart of lush frangipani, gardenia, and honey. This scent feels natural and airy, grounded by a subtle base of Australian sandalwood and musk mallow. It is…

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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, Frangipani or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 2 of 3 categories. Frangipani is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Frangipani for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Frangipani or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Frangipani 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frangipani or Mata Hari?

Frangipani projects furthest (Frangipani 75/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frangipani and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Champaca, Jasmine and Benzoin.

Is Frangipani or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frangipani and Mata Hari?

Frangipani has top notes of Orange Blossom, Clementine, Bergamot and Champaca, heart notes of Frangipani, Honey, Rose and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Benzoin and Black Currant. 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.