Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Nameless

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #19,212 FloralAmber

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Nameless

Mark Buxton

3.4840 votes

Rank #48,857 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nameless
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mata Hari5/7

Nameless2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Nameless
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Nameless
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

NamelessMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.48/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 24%Had 23%Want 54%

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

18%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageNameless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

amber80%

cinnamon70%

coffee60%

lavender50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderCardamomMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonCoffeeCloveJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarBenzoinWoodsy NotesAmberFrench labdanumGuaiac WoodPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNamelessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,212

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#48,857

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Nameless by Mark Buxton is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a contrast between crisp freshness and cozy warmth. It opens with aromatic lavender, bright mandarin orange, zesty cardamom, and sweet orange blossom. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, the heart reveals a comforting blend of coffee, spicy cinnamon, …

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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 Nameless?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 7 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Nameless is rated 3.48/5 from 40 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nameless for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Nameless?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Nameless 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Nameless?

Nameless projects furthest (Nameless 70/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Nameless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Clove, Cinnamon and Jasmine.

Is Mata Hari or Nameless 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; Nameless suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Nameless?

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. Nameless has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Coffee, Clove and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Benzoin, Woodsy Notes and Amber.