Mata Hari vs Tubereuse 40 New York
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mata Hari takes 7 of 8 categories.
Mata HariChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tubereuse 40 New YorkChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mata Hari7/8
Tubereuse 40 New York1/8
- 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
- Tubereuse 40 New York
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mata HariDSH PerfumesTubereuse 40 New YorkLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 292 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerMata HariRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
44 votes
35%Love
39%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
292 votes
Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMata Hari
SillageMata Hari
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMata HariBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
white floral100%
citrus90%
woody80%
tuberose70%
sweet60%
aromatic50%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody, sweet and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon
Heart2-4 hrs
CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac
Base6-8+ hrs
MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam
Top30 to 45 minutes
African Orange FlowerBergamotTangerinePetitgrain
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineSandalwoodMimosaVirginia CedarRose
Base3 to 6 hours
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss
Category winnerMata HariLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night18
Category winnerMata HariMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,544
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#7,735
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerTubereuse 40 New YorkHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMata 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…
Reviews →Tubereuse 40 New York by Le Labo is an unexpected take on white floral perfumery. Instead of a thick, buttery flower, the composition opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, tangerine, and petitgrain that quickly recalls a classic European cologne. African orange flower adds a sunny brightness before revealing a polite …
Reviews →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 Tubereuse 40 New York?
Mata Hari takes 7 of 8 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Tubereuse 40 New York is rated 3.91/5 from 292 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tubereuse 40 New York for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Tubereuse 40 New York?
Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mata Hari or Tubereuse 40 New York?
Projection is very close: Mata Hari 58/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 57/100 for sillage.
Do Mata Hari and Tubereuse 40 New York smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Tuberose and oak moss.
Is Mata Hari or Tubereuse 40 New York better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tubereuse 40 New York is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. Mata Hari suits evening wear; Tubereuse 40 New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mata Hari and Tubereuse 40 New York?
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. Tubereuse 40 New York has top notes of African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Tangerine and Petitgrain, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Mimosa, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss.
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