Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Only The Brave by Bunka

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #19,544 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Only The Brave by Bunka

Diesel

3.3113 votes

Rank #58,670 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 6 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Only The Brave by Bunka
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mata Hari5/6

Only The Brave by Bunka1/6

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave by Bunka
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Not scored
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

Only The Brave by BunkaDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

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

31%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageOnly The Brave by Bunka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

citrus90%

woody80%

leather70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both 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

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberLeatherFrench labdanumStyraxBenzoin

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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#19,544

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#58,670

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

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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Only The Brave by Bunka by Diesel offers a punchy contrast between bright orchard fruits and warm, resinous depth. The scent kicks off with sweet mandarin orange and zesty Amalfi lemon, delivering an immediate burst of citrus freshness. As the opening settles, violet introduces a cool, powdery nuance alongside aromati…

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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 Only The Brave by Bunka?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 6 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Only The Brave by Bunka is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Only The Brave by Bunka for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Only The Brave by Bunka projects furthest (Only The Brave by Bunka 63/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Only The Brave by Bunka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Leather and Benzoin.

Is Mata Hari or Only The Brave by Bunka better for summer or winter?

Mata Hari suits evening wear; Only The Brave by Bunka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Only The Brave by Bunka?

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. Only The Brave by Bunka has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Coriander and Virginia Cedar, a base of Amber, Leather, French labdanum and Styrax.