Mata Hari vs Wind Song
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
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.
Wind SongChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mata Hari4/8
Wind Song4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Mata Hari
- Community sentiment
- Mata Hari
- Longevity
- Mata Hari
- Sillage & projection
- Wind Song
- Value for money
- Wind Song
- Versatility
- Wind Song
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Mata Hari
- Fragranxe ranking
- Wind Song
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mata HariDSH PerfumesWind SongPrince MatchabelliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 647 votes
Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%
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
28%Love
43%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
647 votes
Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMata Hari
SillageWind Song
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerWind SongBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
floral77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both floral, warm spicy 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine
Base3 to 6 hours
SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber
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
Summer65
Fall78
Winter61
Day100
Night40
Category winnerWind SongMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,631
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#4,768
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews194
Category winnerWind SongHigher 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 →Wind Song by Prince Matchabelli is a classic floral fragrance that leans into aromatic greenery, zesty citrus, and dry spice. First introduced in 1953, the scent greets you with a crisp burst of coriander, tarragon, bergamot, and neroli. As the bright opening settles, it reveals a distinctive floral heart packed with …
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 Wind Song?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Wind Song?
Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mata Hari or Wind Song?
Projection is very close: Wind Song 59/100, Mata Hari 58/100 for sillage.
Do Mata Hari and Wind Song smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.
Is Mata Hari or Wind Song better for summer or winter?
For summer, Wind Song is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. Mata Hari suits evening wear; Wind Song suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mata Hari and Wind Song?
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. Wind Song has top notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Neroli and Orange Leaf, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.
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