Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,840 SweetHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #18,859 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 8 categories.

Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ottomane3/8

Mata Hari5/8

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Ottomane
Value for money: Ottomane
Versatility: Mata Hari
Note pyramid (duration): Mata Hari
Fragranxe ranking: Ottomane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OttomaneUlric de Varens

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

4.41/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerMata HariRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

57%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerMata HariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageOttomane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#18,859

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOttomaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ottomane or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 8 categories. Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ottomane or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Ottomane 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ottomane or Mata Hari?

Ottomane projects furthest (Ottomane 67/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lilac and White Honey.

Is Ottomane or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ottomane and Mata Hari?

Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.