Fragrance comparison

Lilith vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

Lilith

Callaghan

4.2488 votes

Rank #27,926 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #19,645 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 8 categories.

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

Lilith2/8

Mata Hari6/8

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Lilith
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Lilith
Note pyramid (duration): Mata Hari
Fragranxe ranking: Mata Hari

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LilithCallaghan

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 49%

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

56%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

88 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageLilith

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

white floral100%

green90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

aromatic60%

fresh50%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

African Orange FlowerGalbanumNeroliIvyCardamomLilyJasminePetitgrainCyclamenCinnamonSandalwoodBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring100

Summer76

Fall71

Winter53

Day100

Night73

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerLilithMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,645

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lilith by Callaghan opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and bitter green galbanum. Crisp ivy leaves and woody petitgrain immediately frame the citrus opening, giving the citrus perfume an herbal, leafy bite rather than a sugary fruitiness. As it settles, a lush bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, cyclame…

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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, Lilith or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 8 categories. Lilith is rated 4.24/5 from 88 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Lilith for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime 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, Lilith or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Lilith 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lilith or Mata Hari?

Lilith projects furthest (Lilith 64/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lilith and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Benzoin.

Is Lilith or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lilith and Mata Hari?

Lilith features African Orange Flower, Galbanum, Neroli, Ivy and Cardamom. 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.