Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Tendre Patchouli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,301 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Tendre Patchouli

Acorelle

3.7512 votes

Rank #50,573 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tendre Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mata Hari5/5

Tendre Patchouli0/5

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

Tendre PatchouliAcorelle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

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

8%Love

58%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

cinnamon72%

patchouli58%

caramel44%

balsamic30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy 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

Top

OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCaramel

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Clove and Cinnamon. 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

Day85

Night100

Spring0

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,301

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#50,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Tendre Patchouli is a warm, spiced patchouli that leans cosy rather than loud. It opens with a quick flash of orange and bergamot, then settles into cinnamon and clove over earthy patchouli, soft woods and a caramel-like sweetness. It reads comfortably unisex and suits cool weather best, especially if you like patcho…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mata Hari or Tendre Patchouli?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 5 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Tendre Patchouli is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tendre Patchouli for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Tendre Patchouli?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Tendre Patchouli 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Tendre Patchouli?

Mata Hari projects furthest (Mata Hari 58/100, Tendre Patchouli 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Tendre Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Clove and Cinnamon.

Is Mata Hari or Tendre Patchouli better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Tendre Patchouli?

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. Tendre Patchouli has top notes of Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Caramel.