Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Revelation

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,269 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Revelation

CB I Hate Perfume

3.0634 votes

Rank #67,953 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Revelation
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mata Hari6/7

Revelation1/7

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

RevelationCB I Hate Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 24%Want 57%

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

9%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

47%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

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%

green90%

honey80%

fresh70%

sweet60%

aromatic50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody, sweet and aromatic

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

Fig Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneySpices

Base6-8 hrs

CypressVirginia CedarFrench labdanumAmber

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

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerRevelationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,269

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#67,953

PerfumerChristopher Brosius

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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Revelation by CB I Hate Perfume smells like walking through an overgrown Mediterranean fig orchard on a warm afternoon. Instead of sugary fruit, it opens with the sharp, bitter sap of crushed fig leaf and torn green branches. As it sits on your skin, a delicate hint of white honey and gentle culinary spices softens 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mata Hari or Revelation?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 7 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Revelation is rated 3.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Revelation for a woody and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Revelation?

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

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Revelation?

Mata Hari projects furthest (Mata Hari 58/100, Revelation 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Revelation smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include White Honey and French labdanum.

Is Mata Hari or Revelation better for summer or winter?

For summer, Revelation is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. Mata Hari suits evening wear; Revelation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Revelation?

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. Revelation has top notes of Fig Leaf, heart notes of White Honey and Spices, a base of Cypress, Virginia Cedar, French labdanum and Amber.