Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Razala

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #18,453 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Razala

Ayala Moriel

3.502 votes

Rank #63,231 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Razala
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Mata Hari1/2

Razala1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Razala
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

RazalaAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 11%Want 84%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

50%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRazala

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%

amber100%

citrus92%

oud84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

tuberose61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber 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

AmberAgarwood (Oud)Blood OrangePink PepperSaffronTuberoseMyrhhAfrican Orange FlowerTincture of RoseMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Tuberose and Myrhh. 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

Day41

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,453

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#63,231

PerfumerAyala Moriel

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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Razala is a rich amber, oud, and white floral perfume with a bright citrus lift at the top. Blood orange and pink pepper give the opening some sparkle, then saffron, tuberose, orange blossom, and rose pull it into a warmer, more resinous heart. It reads plush, spicy, and slightly animalic rather than airy or clean. Th…

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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 Razala?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Razala is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Razala for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Razala?

Razala projects furthest (Razala 75/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Razala smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Tuberose and Myrhh.

Is Mata Hari or Razala better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Razala?

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. Razala features Amber, Agarwood (Oud), Blood Orange, Pink Pepper and Saffron.