Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Meftun

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,336 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Meftun

Parfumane

4.005 votes

Rank #42,169 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meftun takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Meftun
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mata Hari1/5

Meftun4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

MeftunParfumane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 0%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMeftun

SillageMeftun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMeftunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

Top20-30 mins

LeatherStyraxNeroliBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

PatchouliCaramelBenzoin

Base8-12+ hrs

SandalowoodVetiverMusk

Category winnerMeftunLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring33

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,336

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#42,169

PerfumerBekir Kantarcı

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Meftun by Parfumane is a rich, enveloping leather fragrance designed for anyone who craves serious depth and warmth. From the initial spray, you are greeted by an immediate rush of smooth jacket leather brightened by a fleeting dash of crisp bergamot and neroli flower. As the opening settles, the fragrance shifts into…

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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, Mata Hari or Meftun?

Meftun takes 4 of 5 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Meftun is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Meftun for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Meftun?

Meftun lasts longest (Meftun 93/100, Mata Hari 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Meftun?

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

Do Mata Hari and Meftun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Leather and Musk.

Is Mata Hari or Meftun better for summer or winter?

Mata Hari suits evening wear; Meftun suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Meftun?

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. Meftun has top notes of Leather, Styrax, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel and Benzoin, a base of Sandalowood, Vetiver and Musk.