Fragrance comparison

Mata Hari vs Zohar

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #18,453 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Zohar

Ayala Moriel

3.7114 votes

Rank #56,004 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zohar
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mata Hari3/4

Zohar1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

ZoharAyala Moriel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 12%Had 8%Want 81%

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

21%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageZohar

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%

white floral100%

citrus92%

tuberose84%

sweet77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match24%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

Notes

Bitter OrangeNeroliTuberoseYuzuJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerAmberWhite Honey

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, White Honey, Jasmine and Tuberose. 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

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall50

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 42%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,453

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#56,004

PerfumerAyala Moriel

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Zohar is an orange blossom soliflore with a bright neroli and bitter orange opening, then a fuller white floral heart of tuberose and jasmine. The dry-down brings soft amber and a touch of honeyed warmth. It reads luminous, sweet-leaning and slightly green rather than sharply fresh. This is likely to suit orange bloss…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mata Hari or Zohar?

Mata Hari takes 3 of 4 categories. Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes; Zohar is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zohar for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mata Hari or Zohar?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Zohar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mata Hari or Zohar?

Zohar projects furthest (Zohar 63/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mata Hari and Zohar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Neroli, White Honey, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Mata Hari or Zohar better for summer or winter?

Mata Hari suits evening wear; Zohar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mata Hari and Zohar?

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. Zohar features Bitter Orange, Neroli, Tuberose, Yuzu and Jasmine.