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Mata Hari vs Tirtha (तीर्थ)

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

Updated 76 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Mata Hari

    Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Tirtha (तीर्थ)

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mata Hari6/8
Tirtha (तीर्थ)1/8
Ratings & consensus
Mata Hari
Community sentiment
Mata Hari
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Tirtha (तीर्थ)
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
Tirtha (तीर्थ)Prissana
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.16/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%
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

53%Love
22%Like
19%Ok
0%Dislike
6%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTirtha (तीर्थ)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value36
Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
green100%
aromatic92%
balsamic84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
camphor61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber and 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
Notes
GalbanumHerbal NotesCamphorDavanaAldehydesIncenseLemongrassAngelicaCuminMossChampacaJasmine Sambac

No top / heart / base split published

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
Summer67
Fall100
Winter7
Day100
Night56
Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,631

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#22,912

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Tirtha (तीर्थ) by Prissana is an unapologetically green, herbal creation built around sacred imagery, pungent botanicals, and cooling camphor. Designed by perfumer Prin Lomros and released in 2024, the scent captures the atmosphere of riverside pilgrimages. The opening strikes with sharp galbanum, invigorating lemongr…

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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 Tirtha (तीर्थ)?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 8 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Tirtha (तीर्थ) is rated 4.16/5 from 32 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tirtha (तीर्थ) for a green and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Tirtha (तीर्थ)?

They last about the same: Mata Hari 77/100, Tirtha (तीर्थ) 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Tirtha (तीर्थ)?

Tirtha (तीर्थ) projects furthest (Tirtha (तीर्थ) 65/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Tirtha (तीर्थ) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Champaca.

Is Mata Hari or Tirtha (तीर्थ) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tirtha (तीर्थ) is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. Mata Hari suits evening wear; Tirtha (तीर्थ) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Tirtha (तीर्थ)?

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. Tirtha (तीर्थ) features Galbanum, Herbal Notes, Camphor, Davana and Aldehydes.

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