Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Sulky

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #18,097 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Sulky

Luciano Soprani

3.8919 votes

Rank #49,438 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sulky
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mata Hari3/5

Sulky1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Sulky
Value for money: Tie
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

SulkyLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 35%Had 37%Want 29%

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

32%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageSulky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic, woody and 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

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantRed AppleGrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumNutmegMintTarragon

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tarragon, Jasmine and oak moss. 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

Spring100

Summer57

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,097

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#49,438

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

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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Sulky by Luciano Soprani is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, fruity citrus. It blends pineapple and red apple with a cool, peppery mint heart. This 2005 release is designed for men who want a crisp, professional scent for daily office wear. It feels clean, energetic, and remains anchored by a traditional bas…

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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 Sulky?

Mata Hari takes 3 of 5 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Sulky is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sulky for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Sulky?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Sulky 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Sulky?

Sulky projects furthest (Sulky 67/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Sulky smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tarragon, Jasmine and oak moss.

Is Mata Hari or Sulky better for summer or winter?

Mata Hari suits evening wear; Sulky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Sulky?

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. Sulky has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Red Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Sandalwood.