Fragrance comparison

Idylle vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

Idylle

Reflexion

4.2313 votes

Rank #49,349 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,336 FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 4 of 4 categories.

Idylle
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Idylle0/4

Mata Hari4/4

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Mata Hari
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

IdylleReflexion

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%

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

38%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

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

white floral100%

green92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineCassisBergamot

Heart

Black TeaGreen TeaBlack CurrantRose

Base

TeaOzonic notesWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Mata Hari, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer100

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,349

PerfumerEugene Firsanov

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,336

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idylle by Reflexion is a clean, tea-leaning floral that opens with jasmine over a juicy blackcurrant and bergamot lift. As it settles, the tea theme becomes clearer, with a green, aromatic feel and a soft rose accent. The dry-down stays airy and fresh, mixing tea, light woods, and an ozonic breeze. If you like bright …

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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, Idylle or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 4 of 4 categories. Idylle is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Idylle for a white floral and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Idylle or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Idylle 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idylle or Mata Hari?

Projection is very close: Mata Hari 58/100, Idylle 57/100 for sillage.

Do Idylle and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Bergamot.

Is Idylle or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Idylle and Mata Hari?

Idylle has top notes of Jasmine, Cassis and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Tea, Green Tea, Black Currant and Rose, a base of Tea, Ozonic notes and Woody Notes. 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.