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Mata Hari vs Sensitivity

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

Updated 44 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Mata Hari

    Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Sensitivity

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

Mata Hari2/3
Sensitivity1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Sensitivity
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
SensitivityChiara Boni
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
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
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hateN/A
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSensitivity

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%
white floral100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
woody69%
fresh61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both floral and woody

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
OsmanthusMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart2 to 4 hours
IrisJasmineTuberosePeonyLily
Base3 to 6 hours
MuskSandalwoodAmberVanille
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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#20,336

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#84,046

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…

Reviews →

Chiara Boni introduced Sensitivity in 2006 as a rich floral fragrance for women that balances crisp brightness with creamy depth. The opening presents juicy mandarin orange alongside apricot-tinged osmanthus and leafy green notes, setting a lively and fresh tone. Soon, the heart reveals an expansive floral bouquet whe…

Reviews →
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 projects more, Mata Hari or Sensitivity?

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

Do Mata Hari and Sensitivity smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Tuberose and Musk.

Is Mata Hari or Sensitivity better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Sensitivity?

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. Sensitivity has top notes of Osmanthus, Mandarin Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Tuberose and Peony, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Vanille.

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