Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Spring in Provence

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

8 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #18,172 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Spring in Provence

Celine Dion

4.0369 votes

Rank #27,918 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 8 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.
Spring in Provence
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mata Hari8/8

Spring in Provence0/8

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Mata Hari
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Mata Hari
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

Spring in ProvenceCeline Dion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 27%Had 34%Want 39%

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

29%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

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%

powdery100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both 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

BergamotPassionfruitCoriander

Heart2-3 hrs

HoneysuckleMimosaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

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

Spring100

Summer29

Fall12

Winter0

Day100

Night15

Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,172

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#27,918

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Celine Dion Spring in Provence is a breezy floral Eau de Toilette designed around the fresh tranquility of blooming meadows. The scent opens with an invigorating splash of Italian bergamot and bright passionfruit, immediately sharpened by a pinch of aromatic coriander seed. At the heart, honeyed honeysuckle and powder…

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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 Spring in Provence?

Mata Hari takes 8 of 8 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Spring in Provence is rated 4.03/5 from 69 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Spring in Provence for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Spring in Provence?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Spring in Provence 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Spring in Provence?

Mata Hari projects furthest (Mata Hari 58/100, Spring in Provence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Spring in Provence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot and Musk.

Is Mata Hari or Spring in Provence 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; Spring in Provence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Spring in Provence?

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. Spring in Provence has top notes of Bergamot, Passionfruit and Coriander, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).