Fragrance comparison

Kyro vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kyro

Hulyss

4.254 votes

Rank #57,973 VioletLeather

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,336 FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kyro takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kyro
Choose it for a violet and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kyro4/5

Mata Hari1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KyroHulyss

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityKyro

SillageKyro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKyroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

leather92%

lavender84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRoseMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletCarnationNutmeg

Base7-10 hrs

LeatherBenzoinPatchouliVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

Category winnerKyroLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,336

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kyro by Hulyss opens with a burst of crisp bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, immediately smoothed out by herbal lavender and a hint of fresh rose petals. As the initial brightness settles, powdery violet and warm grated nutmeg step forward to give the heart a plush, velvety texture. The base anchors the entire blend…

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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, Kyro or Mata Hari?

Kyro takes 4 of 5 categories. Kyro is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Kyro for a violet and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kyro or Mata Hari?

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

Which projects more, Kyro or Mata Hari?

Kyro projects furthest (Kyro 92/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kyro and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Leather and Benzoin.

Is Kyro or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

Kyro suits day or night wear; Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kyro and Mata Hari?

Kyro has top notes of Lavender, Rose, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Carnation and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.