Fragrance comparison

LR Classics Marbella vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

LR Classics Marbella

3.4452 votes

Rank #20,116 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,215 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 7 categories.

LR Classics Marbella
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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.

LR Classics Marbella2/7

Mata Hari5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LR Classics MarbellaLR

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 44%Had 31%Want 25%

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

16%Love

53%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

43 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

vanilla77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeBergamotWater Notes

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

PatchouliVanilleVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night29

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerLR Classics MarbellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#20,215

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerLR Classics MarbellaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LR Classics Marbella is a floral aquatic scent designed for women. It balances crisp bergamot and orange top notes with a soft heart of jasmine and rose. The fragrance settles into a base of warm vanilla, musk, and vetiver. Ideal for daytime wear in spring and fall, it offers a fresh, approachable profile that fits ca…

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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, LR Classics Marbella or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 7 categories. LR Classics Marbella is rated 3.44/5 from 52 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose LR Classics Marbella for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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, LR Classics Marbella or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, LR Classics Marbella 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LR Classics Marbella or Mata Hari?

Projection is very close: Mata Hari 58/100, LR Classics Marbella 56/100 for sillage.

Do LR Classics Marbella and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk.

Is LR Classics Marbella or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in LR Classics Marbella and Mata Hari?

LR Classics Marbella has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Water Notes, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanille, Vetiver 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.