Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Scottish Orchis Classic

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #18,365 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Scottish Orchis Classic

Diana Drummond

—0 votes

Rank #74,794 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 2 of 2 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Scottish Orchis Classic
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character.

Mata Hari2/2

Scottish Orchis Classic0/2

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

Scottish Orchis ClassicDiana Drummond

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

floral84%

amber77%

cinnamon69%

green61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, 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

Orange BlossomOrchidMint

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenJasmineClove

Base5-8 hrs

White MuskCinnamonBenzoin

Category winnerMata HariLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night48

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

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,365

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#74,794

PerfumerNot listed

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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Scottish Orchis Classic opens with an unusual clash. Crisp garden mint cuts straight through dewy orange blossom and fresh orchid petals. You smell the botanical heritage immediately. Rather than turning into a sugary modern floral, the composition quickly pivots into a vintage blend of spicy clove and powdery cyclame…

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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.

Do Mata Hari and Scottish Orchis Classic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Clove, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Benzoin.

Is Mata Hari or Scottish Orchis Classic better for summer or winter?

Mata Hari suits evening wear; Scottish Orchis Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Scottish Orchis Classic?

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. Scottish Orchis Classic has top notes of Orange Blossom, Orchid and Mint, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine and Clove, a base of White Musk, Cinnamon and Benzoin.