Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Overdose

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #18,520 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Overdose

G-Nose Perfumes

4.405 votes

Rank #53,729 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Overdose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Overdose
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mata Hari2/5

Overdose3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Overdose
Sillage & projection: Overdose
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Overdose
Fragranxe ranking: Mata Hari

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

OverdoseG-Nose Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

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%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

tuberose74%

warm spicy65%

white floral56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

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

Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseCinnamonPatchouli

Base8-10+ hrs

CuminGuaiac WoodCedar

Category winnerOverdoseLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 38%Party 30%Casual 22%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,520

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#53,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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G-Nose Perfumes Overdose hits skin with an unexpected clash of bright sweet orange and heavy, sultry floral spice. It does not ease in quietly. The first three minutes deliver a sharp burst of citrus solvent lift before thick, fleshy tuberose and earthy patchouli take control. As the fragrance warms on pulse points, a…

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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 Overdose?

Overdose takes 3 of 5 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Overdose is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Overdose for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Overdose?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 88/100, Mata Hari 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Overdose?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 73/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Overdose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Cinnamon and Tuberose.

Is Mata Hari or Overdose better for summer or winter?

Mata Hari suits evening wear; Overdose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Overdose?

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. Overdose has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Cinnamon and Patchouli, a base of Cumin, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.