Mata Hari vs No1 Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mata Hari takes 4 of 8 categories.
Mata HariChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
No1 IrisChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mata Hari4/8
No1 Iris3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- No1 Iris
- Community sentiment
- No1 Iris
- Longevity
- Mata Hari
- Sillage & projection
- No1 Iris
- Value for money
- Mata Hari
- Versatility
- Mata Hari
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mata Hari
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mata HariDSH PerfumesNo1 IrisPradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.46/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%
Category winnerNo1 IrisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
44 votes
54%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerNo1 IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMata Hari
SillageNo1 Iris
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%
iris92%
powdery84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, amber and aromatic
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
Notes
IrisVetiverNeroliBlood OrangeIncenseSandalwoodMyrhhMuskCoumarin
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Spring100
Summer21
Fall50
Winter29
Day100
Night67
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#32,867
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMata HariHigher 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 →Prada No1 Iris is a cool, powdery woody perfume centered around earthy iris root, sharp neroli, and dry frankincense. The initial spray hits with a brisk burst of bitter blood orange and green citrus oil before settling into a soft, chalky floral heart. Clean musk and vetiver balance the deeper base of myrrh and couma…
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 No1 Iris?
Mata Hari takes 4 of 8 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; No1 Iris is rated 4.46/5 from 52 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No1 Iris for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or No1 Iris?
Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, No1 Iris 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mata Hari or No1 Iris?
No1 Iris projects furthest (No1 Iris 68/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mata Hari and No1 Iris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Blood Orange, Myrhh and Musk.
Is Mata Hari or No1 Iris 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; No1 Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mata Hari and No1 Iris?
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. No1 Iris features Iris, Vetiver, Neroli, Blood Orange and Incense.
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