Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Summersent

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #19,212 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Summersent

Marjorie Midgarden Fragrances

4.5922 votes

Rank #21,771 White FloralCitrus

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 longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Summersent
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mata Hari3/5

Summersent2/5

Ratings & consensus: Summersent
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Summersent
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

SummersentMarjorie Midgarden Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.59/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 69%

Category winnerSummersentRating 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

59%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageSummersent

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%

citrus92%

animalic84%

musky77%

sweet69%

honey61%

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 to 30 minutes

Mandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerCassisCivetta

Base2 to 3 hours

White HoneyMusk

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night67

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#19,212

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#21,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Summersent by Marjorie Midgarden Fragrances presents a bright, sunlit white floral composition built on a contrast between lush petals and sweet animalic undertones. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, bringing an instant burst of zesty fruit before introducing a generous heart of African orange flower and jasmine. C…

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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 Summersent?

Mata Hari takes 3 of 5 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Summersent is rated 4.59/5 from 22 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Summersent for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Summersent?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Summersent 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Summersent?

Summersent projects furthest (Summersent 69/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Summersent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, White Honey, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Mata Hari or Summersent better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Summersent?

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. Summersent has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Cassis and Civetta, a base of White Honey and Musk.