Fragrance comparison

Intimate vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 450 ratings analysed

Intimate

Revlon

3.96406 votes

Rank #1,550 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

Intimate
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Intimate2/7

Mata Hari5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IntimateRevlon

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

45%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

376 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageIntimate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

animalic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesRoseGardeniaCorianderBergamot

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouliOrris RootJasmineVirginia Cedar

Base

oak mossCivettaCastoreumMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Orris Root and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mata Hari, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#20,301

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIntimateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Intimate by Revlon is a classic chypre floral launched in 1955. It centers on an animalic, mossy structure grounded by sandalwood and cedar. This fragrance suits those who appreciate vintage, earthy profiles with a powdery finish. It remains a notable example of mid-century perfumery, offering a distinct scent charact…

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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, Intimate or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 7 categories. Intimate is rated 3.96/5 from 406 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Intimate for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Intimate or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Intimate 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Intimate or Mata Hari?

Intimate projects furthest (Intimate 67/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Intimate and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Orris Root and Jasmine.

Is Intimate or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. For winter, Intimate is the stronger pick. Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Intimate and Mata Hari?

Intimate has top notes of Aldehydes, Rose, Gardenia and Coriander, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Castoreum 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.