Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Whispering Fields

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #20,336 FloralAmber

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Whispering Fields

Space Fluid

3.9416 votes

Rank #23,426 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 6 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Whispering Fields
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mata Hari5/6

Whispering Fields1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Whispering FieldsSpace Fluid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

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

56%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageWhispering Fields

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and warm spicy

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

Notes

StrawberryOsmanthusBarleyWhiskeyPearTurmericLeatherJasmineDaisyAngelicaVetiverGinger

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerMata HariLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring73

Summer45

Fall100

Winter91

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex85

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,336

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#23,426

PerfumerMarkéta Maf

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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Whispering Fields by Space Fluid smells like a late summer harvest picnic with an eccentric twist. The fragrance opens with ripe strawberry paste and crisp pear, quickly poured over a glass of peaty single-malt whiskey. As it settles onto the skin, roasted barley and powdery iris mingle with earthy patchouli, creating…

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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 Whispering Fields?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 6 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Whispering Fields is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Whispering Fields for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Whispering Fields?

They last about the same: Mata Hari 77/100, Whispering Fields 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Whispering Fields?

Whispering Fields projects furthest (Whispering Fields 65/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Whispering Fields smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Leather.

Is Mata Hari or Whispering Fields better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Whispering Fields?

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. Whispering Fields features Strawberry, Osmanthus, Barley, Whiskey and Pear.