Mata Hari vs Parfum de Nuit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mata Hari takes 7 of 7 categories.
Mata HariChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Parfum de NuitChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mata Hari7/7
Parfum de Nuit0/7
- 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)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mata Hari
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mata HariDSH PerfumesParfum de NuitAlberta FerrettiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 32%Had 14%Want 54%
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
51%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
47 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%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
yellow floral77%
earthy69%
white floral61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both 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
Top
Mandarin OrangeNeroliGrapefruitPetitgrain
Heart
MimosaNutmegYlang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange Flower
Base
Patchoulioak mossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVirginia CedarVanille
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Mata Hari, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Spring55
Summer45
Fall100
Winter73
Day75
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#20,213
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#26,445
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Parfum de Nuit is a classic 1990s chypre floral, bright at first with mandarin, neroli and grapefruit, then softening into a slightly powdery bouquet of mimosa, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The dry-down turns mossy and woody, with patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood and a gentle amber-vanilla warmth. It reads polished and grow…
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 Parfum de Nuit?
Mata Hari takes 7 of 7 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Parfum de Nuit is rated 4.22/5 from 52 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Parfum de Nuit for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Parfum de Nuit?
Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Parfum de Nuit 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mata Hari or Parfum de Nuit?
Projection is very close: Mata Hari 58/100, Parfum de Nuit 57/100 for sillage.
Do Mata Hari and Parfum de Nuit smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Musk.
Is Mata Hari or Parfum de Nuit better for summer or winter?
For summer, Parfum de Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. Mata Hari suits evening wear; Parfum de Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mata Hari and Parfum de Nuit?
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. Parfum de Nuit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Mimosa, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, oak moss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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