Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Vert insight

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,336 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Vert insight

Incarna parfums

4.0450 votes

Rank #19,919 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Vert insight
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mata Hari6/7

Vert insight1/7

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vert insight

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Vert insightIncarna parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

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

32%Love

48%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value41

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

fruity92%

musky84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral 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

Top

Sea BuckthornBlack CurrantSweet Pea

Heart

MimosaFrangipani

Base

MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Vetiver

InformationalShared notesMusk. 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

Spring100

Summer65

Fall29

Winter24

Day100

Night43

Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,336

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,919

PerfumerNatalia Vitkovskaya

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerVert insightHigher 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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Vert Insight by Incarna Parfums is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that balances the tart, jammy profile of sea buckthorn and black currant with sunny mimosa. Launched in 2018, this unisex scent brings a bright, natural energy that thrives in spring and autumn. It offers a unique, textured experience that feels fres…

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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 Vert insight?

Mata Hari takes 6 of 7 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Vert insight is rated 4.04/5 from 50 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vert insight for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Vert insight?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Vert insight 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Vert insight?

Mata Hari projects furthest (Mata Hari 58/100, Vert insight 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Vert insight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Musk.

Is Mata Hari or Vert insight better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Vert insight?

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. Vert insight has top notes of Sea Buckthorn, Black Currant and Sweet Pea, heart notes of Mimosa and Frangipani, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Vetiver.