Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Unas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,336 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Unas

Nilafar du Nil

4.0715 votes

Rank #22,970 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unas takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Unas
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mata Hari2/5

Unas3/5

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

UnasNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%

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

60%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityUnas

SillageUnas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value86

Category winnerUnasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

cinnamon77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and 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

Top

CinnamonRoseBergamot

Heart

PumpkinAlmondTobaccoNutmeg

Base

StyraxBenzoinAmberSuedeMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Musk and Benzoin. 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

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,336

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#22,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Unas by Nilafar du Nil opens with a sharp cinnamon and bergamot pairing that quickly yields to a heart of roasted pumpkin and tobacco. This unisex scent settles into a persistent, resinous amber and suede base. It is a bold, cool-weather choice for those who want their fragrance to hold up through an entire autumn day…

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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 Unas?

Unas takes 3 of 5 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Unas is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Unas for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Unas?

Unas lasts longest (Unas 83/100, Mata Hari 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Unas?

Unas projects furthest (Unas 80/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Unas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Musk and Benzoin.

Is Mata Hari or Unas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Unas?

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. Unas has top notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Pumpkin, Almond, Tobacco and Nutmeg, a base of Styrax, Benzoin, Amber and Suede.