Mata Hari vs VG V
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
Mata HariChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
VG VChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mata Hari4/8
VG V4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Mata Hari
- Community sentiment
- Mata Hari
- Longevity
- Mata Hari
- Sillage & projection
- VG V
- Value for money
- VG V
- Versatility
- VG V
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Mata Hari
- Fragranxe ranking
- VG V
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mata HariDSH PerfumesVG VVan GilsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%
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
48%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
65 votes
Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMata Hari
SillageVG V
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVG VBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
lavender69%
fruity61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral 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
Top20-40 mins
Blood OrangeCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaOakmossAmber
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
Summer82
Fall77
Winter55
Day100
Night43
Category winnerVG VMost 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#12,384
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerVG VHigher 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 →VG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…
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 VG V?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or VG V?
Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, VG V 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mata Hari or VG V?
VG V projects furthest (VG V 68/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mata Hari and VG V smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Coriander.
Is Mata Hari or VG V better for summer or winter?
For summer, VG V is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. Mata Hari suits evening wear; VG V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mata Hari and VG V?
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. VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.
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