Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Pluie

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,336 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Pluie

Andre d'Archer

4.502 votes

Rank #57,880 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pluie
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mata Hari2/3

Pluie1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Pluie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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 Perfumes

PluieAndre d'Archer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 33%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillagePluie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral, 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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeNutmegMagnoliaPatchouliCedarCinnamonCorianderAngelicaBay Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Mata Hari, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,336

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#57,880

PerfumerAndre d'Archer

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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Pluie by Andre d'Archer offers a crisp, aromatic burst of green mandarin orange and cool coriander. It settles into a dry woodiness, making it an excellent daily companion for hot, humid summer afternoons when you want to feel refreshed.

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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 Pluie?

Mata Hari takes 2 of 3 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Pluie is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pluie for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Pluie?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Pluie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Pluie?

Pluie projects furthest (Pluie 92/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Pluie smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon.

Is Mata Hari or Pluie better for summer or winter?

Mata Hari suits evening wear; Pluie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Pluie?

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. Pluie features Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg, Magnolia, Patchouli and Cedar.