Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Volumna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 124 ratings analysed

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,336 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Volumna

Sigilli

3.7980 votes

Rank #11,725 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volumna takes 4 of 6 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.
Volumna
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mata Hari2/6

Volumna4/6

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: Volumna
Sillage & projection: Volumna
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Volumna
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Volumna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

VolumnaSigilli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 24%Had 21%Want 54%

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

43%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVolumna

SillageVolumna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

tropical77%

tuberose69%

white floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both floral 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

MangoHibiscusBlack Currant

Heart

TuberoseCoconutAlmondRed PoppyRose

Base

VanilleMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTuberose and Musk. 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

Spring67

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerVolumnaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,336

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#11,725

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerVolumnaHigher 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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Volumna opens as a smooth tropical floral, with mango and black currant giving it a juicy sweetness before tuberose, coconut and almond soften the heart. Sandalwood stands out in wear, adding a creamy woody base that keeps it sensual rather than sugary. It suits someone who likes fruity florals with texture and warmth…

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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 Volumna?

Volumna takes 4 of 6 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Volumna is rated 3.79/5 from 80 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Volumna for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Volumna?

Volumna lasts longest (Volumna 82/100, Mata Hari 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Volumna?

Volumna projects furthest (Volumna 73/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Volumna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Tuberose and Musk.

Is Mata Hari or Volumna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Volumna?

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. Volumna has top notes of Mango, Hibiscus and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Coconut, Almond and Red Poppy, a base of Vanille, Musk and Sandalwood.