Mata Hari vs Oqachol
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mata Hari takes 7 of 8 categories.
Mata HariChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
OqacholChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mata Hari7/8
Oqachol1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Mata Hari
- Community sentiment
- Mata Hari
- Longevity
- Mata Hari
- Sillage & projection
- Mata Hari
- Value for money
- Mata Hari
- Versatility
- Mata Hari
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Mata Hari
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oqachol
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mata HariDSH PerfumesOqacholPrinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.21/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
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
25%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
61 votes
Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMata Hari
SillageMata Hari
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%
amber100%
fresh spicy92%
animalic84%
floral77%
woody69%
citrus61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, floral 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
Notes
AmbergrisMuskChoya NakhNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)TobaccoOsmanthusBlack CurrantYuzuCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBirch TarMandarin OrangeCade oil
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerMata HariLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Spring56
Summer24
Fall100
Winter84
Day39
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#19,631
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#16,664
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerOqacholHigher 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 →Oqachol by Prin delivers an unapologetically bold, dark amber and smoky profile centered on natural animalic textures and resinous depth. From the first spray, bitter yuzu, mandarin orange, and sharp petitgrain slice through a heavy, smoky curtain of choya nakh, birch tar, and cade oil. As it develops, dry tobacco, ro…
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 Oqachol?
Mata Hari takes 7 of 8 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Oqachol is rated 4.21/5 from 61 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oqachol for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Oqachol?
Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Oqachol 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mata Hari or Oqachol?
Mata Hari projects furthest (Mata Hari 58/100, Oqachol 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mata Hari and Oqachol smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Musk and Tobacco.
Is Mata Hari or Oqachol 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; Oqachol suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mata Hari and Oqachol?
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. Oqachol features Ambergris, Musk, Choya Nakh, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Tobacco.
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