Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Prada Tendre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 953 ratings analysed

7 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,269 FloralAmber

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Prada Tendre

Prada

4.09909 votes

Rank #26,639 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 7 of 8 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prada Tendre
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Mata Hari7/8

Prada Tendre1/8

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Prada Tendre
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Mata Hari
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

Prada TendrePrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 909 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

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

37%Love

49%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

909 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillagePrada Tendre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotNeroliMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Tea LeafTahitian VetiverGuatemalan CardamomIndian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Indonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodBenzoinVirginia CedarFrench labdanum

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

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night54

Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,269

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#26,639

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Clement Gavarry

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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Prada Tendre by Prada delivers a fresh and grounding twist on the classic oriental woody family. It opens with an invigorating splash of Italian bergamot, bitter neroli, and tart lemon that wakes up the skin with zesty brightness. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a soothing heart of steeped tea leaf, spicy Guate…

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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 Prada Tendre?

Mata Hari takes 7 of 8 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Prada Tendre is rated 4.09/5 from 909 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Prada Tendre for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Prada Tendre?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Prada Tendre 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Prada Tendre?

Prada Tendre projects furthest (Prada Tendre 64/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Prada Tendre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Mata Hari or Prada Tendre 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; Prada Tendre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Prada Tendre?

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. Prada Tendre has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Tea Leaf, Tahitian Vetiver, Guatemalan Cardamom and Indian Jasmine, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar.