M1 vs Mata Hari
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mata Hari takes 3 of 4 categories.
M1Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mata HariChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
M11/4
Mata Hari3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mata Hari
- Sillage & projection
- M1
- Value for money
- Mata Hari
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mata Hari
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
M1Michael CincoMata HariDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
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 hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · 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
Category winners
LongevityMata Hari
SillageM1
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMata HariBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
powdery77%
almond69%
amber61%
floral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CassisBergamotNeroliPeachPearMandarin Orange
Heart
HeliotropePatchouliYlang YlangSandalwoodJasmineRose
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverWhite MuskVanilla
Top15-30 mins
Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon
Heart2-4 hrs
CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac
Base6-8+ hrs
MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mata Hari, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,632
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,198
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotM1 opens with bright citrus and juicy fruit, then settles into a softer floral heart with rose, jasmine and a creamy heliotrope touch. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, tonka, musk and sandalwood giving it a polished, feminine feel. On paper, this reads like a modern floral gourmand-leaning scent w…
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, M1 or Mata Hari?
Mata Hari takes 3 of 4 categories. M1 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose M1 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, M1 or Mata Hari?
Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, M1 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, M1 or Mata Hari?
M1 projects furthest (M1 63/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do M1 and Mata Hari smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is M1 or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?
M1 suits daytime wear; Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in M1 and Mata Hari?
M1 has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, White Musk and Vanilla. 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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