Fragrance comparison

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 783 ratings analysed

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Mugler

4.22739 votes

Rank #1,257 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #19,212 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men4/8

Mata Hari4/8

Ratings & consensus: Mata Hari
Community sentiment: Mata Hari
Longevity: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Sillage & projection: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Value for money: Mata Hari
Versatility: Mata Hari
Note pyramid (duration): The Taste of Fragrance A*Men
Fragranxe ranking: The Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Taste of Fragrance A*MenMugler

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 739 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

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

30%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

739 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityThe Taste of Fragrance A*Men

SillageThe Taste of Fragrance A*Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla90%

coffee80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

patchouli50%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CorianderLavenderMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Chili PepperPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Base8-12 hrs

CoffeeVanilleTonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer10

Fall0

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerMata HariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews137

Overall rank#19,212

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerThe Taste of Fragrance A*MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler launched The Taste of Fragrance A*Men in 2011 to bridge high perfumery with culinary flavor. The result is fascinating. You get a sudden rush of fresh mint, bergamot, and lavender on the first spray. That coolness vanishes fast. A distinct blast of crushed red chili pepper takes center stage, blending straight …

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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, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Mata Hari?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is rated 4.22/5 from 739 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose The Taste of Fragrance A*Men for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mata Hari for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Mata Hari?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men lasts longest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 80/100, Mata Hari 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Mata Hari?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men projects furthest (The Taste of Fragrance A*Men 70/100, Mata Hari 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Mata Hari smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot and Musk.

Is The Taste of Fragrance A*Men or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mata Hari is the stronger pick. For winter, The Taste of Fragrance A*Men is the stronger pick. The Taste of Fragrance A*Men suits evening wear; Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Taste of Fragrance A*Men and Mata Hari?

The Taste of Fragrance A*Men has top notes of Coriander, Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Chili Pepper, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar, a base of Coffee, Vanille, Tonka Bean and Musk. 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.