Mata Hari vs Unas Extrait
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Unas Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories.
Mata HariChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Unas ExtraitChoose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mata Hari2/5
Unas Extrait3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mata Hari
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Unas Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Unas Extrait
- Value for money
- Unas Extrait
- 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 PerfumesUnas ExtraitNilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 9%Had 4%Want 88%
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
80%Love
10%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnas Extrait
SillageUnas Extrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnas ExtraitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
cinnamon92%
amber84%
sweet77%
patchouli69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet
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
Top
CinnamonRoseBergamot
Heart
PumpkinAlmondRoasted NutsTobaccoNutmeg
Base
PatchouliBenzoinStyraxSuedeAmberMusk
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 seasonSpring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night80
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,336
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#36,033
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMata HariHigher 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 →Unas Extrait by Nilafar du Nil is a warm, spicy Oriental Floral composition for those who enjoy depth. It opens with bright cinnamon and rose before settling into a heart featuring pumpkin, roasted nuts, and tobacco. Designed for colder weather, this 2021 release brings a dense, resinous profile to the skin, suitable …
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 Unas Extrait?
Unas Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Unas Extrait is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Unas Extrait for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Unas Extrait?
Unas Extrait lasts longest (Unas Extrait 90/100, Mata Hari 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mata Hari or Unas Extrait?
Unas Extrait projects furthest (Unas Extrait 79/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mata Hari and Unas Extrait smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Musk and Benzoin.
Is Mata Hari or Unas Extrait better for summer or winter?
Mata Hari suits evening wear; Unas Extrait suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mata Hari and Unas Extrait?
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 Extrait has top notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Pumpkin, Almond, Roasted Nuts and Tobacco, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Styrax and Suede.
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