Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Rubj Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 217 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #18,365 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Rubj Eau de Parfum

Vero Profumo

3.95173 votes

Rank #27,829 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 6 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.
Rubj Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mata Hari6/8

Rubj Eau de Parfum1/8

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Rubj Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Mata Hari
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Mata Hari

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Rubj Eau de ParfumVero Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

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

50%Love

22%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageRubj Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

tuberose77%

animalic69%

sweet61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both sweet

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

PassionfruitNeroliBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

CuminTuberoseAfrican Orange FlowerBasil

Base6-10 hrs

OakmossMuskVirginia Cedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day100

Night79

Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex54

Women46

Date 37%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,365

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,829

PerfumerVero Kern

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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Vero Profumo Rubj Eau de Parfum presents an unapologetic collision between lush garden florals and tangy tropical fruit. Spray it on your wrist. The first few minutes deliver a bright rush of neroli and mandarin orange, quickly cut through by the sharp, electric sourness of ripe passionfruit. Do not expect a simple sh…

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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 Rubj Eau de Parfum?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 8 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Rubj Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 173 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rubj Eau de Parfum for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Rubj Eau de Parfum?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Rubj Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Rubj Eau de Parfum?

Rubj Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Rubj Eau de Parfum 64/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Rubj Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose.

Is Mata Hari or Rubj Eau de Parfum 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; Rubj Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Rubj Eau de Parfum?

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. Rubj Eau de Parfum has top notes of Passionfruit, Neroli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cumin, Tuberose, African Orange Flower and Basil, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Virginia Cedar.