Juniper Sling vs Mata Hari
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mata Hari takes 6 of 7 categories.
Juniper SlingChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mata HariChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Juniper Sling1/7
Mata Hari6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mata Hari
- Community sentiment
- Mata Hari
- Longevity
- Mata Hari
- Sillage & projection
- Mata Hari
- Value for money
- Mata Hari
- Versatility
- Mata Hari
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Juniper Sling
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Juniper SlingPenhaligon'sMata HariDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 2,858 votes
Have 76%Had 24%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 hate37%Love
44%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
2,367 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
Category winners
LongevityMata Hari
SillageMata Hari
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMata HariBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
warm spicy70%
citrus60%
amber50%
floral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Juniper BerriesOrangeAngelicaCinnamon
Heart
PepperCardamomLeatherOrris Root
Base
VetiverSugarCherryAmber
Top15-30 mins
Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon
Heart2-4 hrs
CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac
Base6-8+ hrs
MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesOrange, Cinnamon, Leather and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Mata Hari, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Category winnerMata HariMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,829
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews319
Overall rank#20,336
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerJuniper SlingHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJuniper Sling opens with a brisk burst of juniper, citrus and cool spice that many wearers read as a polished gin-and-tonic effect. As it settles, it softens into airy woods, pepper, angelica and a lightly sweet amber-cherry base. It is elegant, fresh and easy to wear, especially in spring or mild weather. The main ca…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Juniper Sling or Mata Hari?
Mata Hari takes 6 of 7 categories. Juniper Sling is rated 3.93/5 from 2,858 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Juniper Sling for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Juniper Sling or Mata Hari?
Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Juniper Sling 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Juniper Sling or Mata Hari?
Mata Hari projects furthest (Mata Hari 58/100, Juniper Sling 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Juniper Sling and Mata Hari smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon, Leather and Orris Root.
Is Juniper Sling or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Juniper Sling and Mata Hari?
Juniper Sling has top notes of Juniper Berries, Orange, Angelica and Cinnamon, heart notes of Pepper, Cardamom, Leather and Orris Root, a base of Vetiver, Sugar, Cherry and Amber. 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.
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