Fragrance comparison

Ramsés II vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

Ramsés II

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3113 votes

Rank #44,068 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #19,435 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ramsés II
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ramsés II0/5

Mata Hari5/5

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mata Hari
Sillage & projection: Mata Hari
Value for money: Mata Hari
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

Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

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

54%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

57%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

whiskey65%

cinnamon53%

powdery42%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage

Heart

CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tarragon, Coriander and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Mata Hari, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day27

Night100

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,068

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,435

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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, Ramsés II or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 5 categories. Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ramsés II or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Ramsés II 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ramsés II or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari projects furthest (Mata Hari 58/100, Ramsés II 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ramsés II and Mata Hari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tarragon, Coriander and Cinnamon.

Is Ramsés II or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

Ramsés II suits evening wear; Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ramsés II and Mata Hari?

Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco. 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.