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No1 Iris vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 96 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 4 of 8 categories.

  • No1 Iris

    Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Mata Hari

    Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

No1 Iris3/8
Mata Hari4/8
Ratings & consensus
No1 Iris
Community sentiment
No1 Iris
Longevity
Mata Hari
Sillage & projection
No1 Iris
Value for money
Mata Hari
Versatility
Mata Hari
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
Mata Hari

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No1 IrisPrada
Mata HariDSH Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.46/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%
4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerNo1 IrisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

52 votes

57%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNo1 IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageNo1 Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value75
Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
iris92%
powdery84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
floral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
IrisVetiverNeroliBlood OrangeIncenseSandalwoodMyrhhMuskCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins
Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon
Heart2-4 hrs
CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac
Base6-8+ hrs
MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer21
Fall50
Winter29
Day100
Night67
Spring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex50
Women33
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,198

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prada No1 Iris is a cool, powdery woody perfume centered around earthy iris root, sharp neroli, and dry frankincense. The initial spray hits with a brisk burst of bitter blood orange and green citrus oil before settling into a soft, chalky floral heart. Clean musk and vetiver balance the deeper base of myrrh and couma…

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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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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, No1 Iris or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 4 of 8 categories. No1 Iris is rated 4.46/5 from 52 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose No1 Iris for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, No1 Iris or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, No1 Iris 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No1 Iris or Mata Hari?

No1 Iris projects furthest (No1 Iris 68/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No1 Iris and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Blood Orange, Myrhh and Musk.

Is No1 Iris or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. For winter, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. No1 Iris suits daytime wear; Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No1 Iris and Mata Hari?

No1 Iris features Iris, Vetiver, Neroli, Blood Orange and Incense. 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.

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