Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Rosebud

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #18,604 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Rosebud

Ayala Moriel

3.805 votes

Rank #48,508 CitrusFloral

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.
Rosebud
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Mata Hari1/2

Rosebud1/2

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

RosebudAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 6%Want 94%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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 / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRosebud

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%

citrus100%

floral92%

musky84%

rose77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both floral, woody 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

Notes

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)GrapefruitTincture of RoseSandalwoodBenzoinVanille

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBenzoin. 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#18,604

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#48,508

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Rosebud is a dry, softly spiced rose rather than a dewy fresh one. It opens with a citrus lift, then settles into dried rose petals, pale woods, and a faint creamy sweetness from the base. This reads more delicate than lush, with sandalwood and warm spicy facets shaping the wear. It may suit someone who wants a restra…

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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 Rosebud?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Rosebud is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rosebud for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Rosebud?

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

Do Mata Hari and Rosebud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Benzoin.

Is Mata Hari or Rosebud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Rosebud?

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. Rosebud features Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Grapefruit, Tincture of Rose, Sandalwood and Benzoin.