Mata Hari vs Meftun
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mata Hari takes 4 of 7 categories.
Mata HariChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
MeftunChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mata Hari4/7
Meftun3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mata Hari
- Community sentiment
- Mata Hari
- Longevity
- Meftun
- Sillage & projection
- Meftun
- Value for money
- Mata Hari
- Versatility
- Mata Hari
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Meftun
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mata HariDSH PerfumesMeftunRegalienWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 90 votes
Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%
Category winnerMata HariRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
44 votes
56%Love
29%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
63 votes
Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMeftun
SillageMeftun
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMata HariBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
smoky69%
patchouli61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon
Heart2-4 hrs
CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac
Base6-8+ hrs
MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam
Top
CognacRumCorianderCinnamon
Heart
WormwoodRed BerriesBirch LeafAngelicaGinger
Base
PatchouliIncenseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood
InformationalShared notesCoriander and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Mata Hari, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Spring64
Summer15
Fall100
Winter97
Day36
Night100
Category winnerMata HariMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,198
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#9,197
PerfumerJorge Lee
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerMeftunHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMata 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 →Meftun by Regalien is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Meftun was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jorge Lee. Top notes are Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon; middle notes are Wormwood, Cinnamon, Red Berries, Birch Leaf, Angelica and Ginger; base notes are Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette…
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, Mata Hari or Meftun?
Mata Hari takes 4 of 7 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Meftun is rated 3.92/5 from 90 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Meftun for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Meftun?
Meftun lasts longest (Meftun 83/100, Mata Hari 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mata Hari or Meftun?
Meftun projects furthest (Meftun 69/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mata Hari and Meftun smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander and Cinnamon.
Is Mata Hari or Meftun better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. 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 Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon, heart notes of Wormwood, Red Berries, Birch Leaf and Angelica, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood.
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