Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Mysteriously No 1

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

7 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #18,451 FloralAmber

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Mysteriously No 1

Marc Cain

3.7933 votes

Rank #27,340 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 7 of 8 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mysteriously No 1
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mata Hari7/8

Mysteriously No 11/8

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Mata Hari
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Mysteriously No 1
Note pyramid (duration): Mata Hari
Fragranxe ranking: Mata Hari

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

Category winnerMata HariRating 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

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleMarigoldMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCinnamonVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinIncenseVanillaTonka Bean

Category winnerMata HariLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 42%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 11%

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,451

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,340

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Marc Cain Mysteriously No 1 delivers a crisp, spiced warmth that catches you off guard. The first spray releases tart green apple, bitter marigold, and bright Sicilian bergamot with a brief flash of alcohol. That initial sharpness passes within minutes. Soon, spicy cinnamon bark, velvety rose, and earthy vetiver emerg…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mata Hari or Mysteriously No 1?

Mata Hari takes 7 of 8 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Mysteriously No 1?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Mysteriously No 1 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Mysteriously No 1?

Mata Hari projects furthest (Mata Hari 58/100, Mysteriously No 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Mysteriously No 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Jasmine.

Is Mata Hari or Mysteriously No 1 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; Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Mysteriously No 1?

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. Mysteriously No 1 has top notes of Apple, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon and Vetiver, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.