Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Tuberose Tantra

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #17,806 FloralAmber

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Tuberose Tantra

Kismet Olfactive

4.2595 votes

Rank #22,465 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tuberose Tantra
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mata Hari6/7

Tuberose Tantra1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Mata Hari
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Tuberose Tantra
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

Tuberose TantraKismet Olfactive

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 76%

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

49%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

tuberose77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match24%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

CloveGinger

Heart

TuberoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCashmeran

InformationalShared notesClove, Jasmine and Tuberose. 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

Summer100

Fall92

Winter71

Day74

Night100

Category winnerTuberose TantraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,806

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#22,465

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Tuberose Tantra balances the intoxicating, creamy weight of white florals against a sharp, warming spice blend. This fragrance opens with ginger and clove, quickly grounding itself in sandalwood and earthy patchouli. It creates a bold, textural presence on the skin that feels well-suited for crisp autumn evenings or f…

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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 Tuberose Tantra?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 7 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Tuberose Tantra is rated 4.25/5 from 95 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tuberose Tantra for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Tuberose Tantra?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Tuberose Tantra 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Tuberose Tantra?

Projection is very close: Mata Hari 58/100, Tuberose Tantra 56/100 for sillage.

Do Mata Hari and Tuberose Tantra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Mata Hari or Tuberose Tantra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tuberose Tantra is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. Mata Hari suits evening wear; Tuberose Tantra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Tuberose Tantra?

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. Tuberose Tantra has top notes of Clove and Ginger, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cashmeran.