Fragrance comparison

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,295 ratings analysed

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme

Gucci

3.831,251 votes

Rank #2,412 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #19,212 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 8 categories.

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme3/8

Mata Hari5/8

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Mata Hari
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour HommeGucci

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 1,251 votes

Have 47%Had 32%Want 21%

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

28%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

1,251 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageGucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

lavender77%

amber69%

woody61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LavenderAmalfi LemonCoriander

Heart2 to 4 hours

African Orange FlowerNeroli

Base4 to 8 hours

AmberPatchouliVirginia Cedar

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

Spring82

Summer48

Fall100

Winter89

Day68

Night100

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerGucci Guilty Intense Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#19,212

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerGucci Guilty Intense Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme delivers a punchy aromatic opening built around sharp Amalfi lemon, clean lavender, and a subtle dusting of coriander. It quickly smooths into a distinctive heart where neroli and African orange flower lend a clean, sweet floral warmth that keeps the scent approachable. As it settles on…

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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, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 8 categories. Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 1,251 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening 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, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme or Mata Hari?

Projection is very close: Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme 59/100, Mata Hari 58/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander and Neroli.

Is Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme suits evening wear; Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme and Mata Hari?

Gucci Guilty Intense Pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Neroli, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. 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.