Prada Intense vs Mata Hari
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mata Hari takes 5 of 8 categories.
Prada IntenseChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mata HariChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prada Intense3/8
Mata Hari5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Prada Intense
- Community sentiment
- Mata Hari
- Longevity
- Mata Hari
- Sillage & projection
- Prada Intense
- Value for money
- Mata Hari
- Versatility
- Mata Hari
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Prada Intense
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mata Hari
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Prada IntensePradaMata HariDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 336 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.41/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerPrada IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
44%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
336 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
Category winners
LongevityMata Hari
SillagePrada Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMata HariBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
balsamic84%
vanilla77%
patchouli69%
citrus61%
floral100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotMandarin Blossom
Heart3-4 hrs
PatchouliPeru BalsamTincture of RoseMimosa
Base8-12+ hrs
Tonka BeanVanilleFrench labdanumSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon
Heart2-4 hrs
CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac
Base6-8+ hrs
MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam
Category winnerPrada IntenseLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Spring50
Summer29
Fall100
Winter100
Day85
Night100
Category winnerMata HariMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,198
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrada Intense is a rich, resinous amber scent with dark earthy patchouli and bitter citrus zest. The spray begins with tart orange peel and sparkling bergamot before plunging into thick French labdanum, golden resins, and comforting Bourbon vanilla. It feels warm, grounding, and unapologetically bold. You get zero sug…
Reviews →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…
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, Prada Intense or Mata Hari?
Mata Hari takes 5 of 8 categories. Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Prada Intense or Mata Hari?
Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Prada Intense 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prada Intense or Mata Hari?
Prada Intense projects furthest (Prada Intense 68/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Prada Intense and Mata Hari smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Peru Balsam and French labdanum.
Is Prada Intense or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada Intense is the stronger pick. Prada Intense suits evening wear; Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prada Intense and Mata Hari?
Prada Intense has top notes of Orange, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Blossom, heart notes of Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Tincture of Rose and Mimosa, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille, French labdanum and Sandalwood. 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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