Fragrance comparison

Vertige Pour Homme vs Mata Hari

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Vertige Pour Homme

Pierre Cardin

3.8520 votes

Rank #51,791 BalsamicFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mata Hari

DSH Perfumes

4.4144 votes

Rank #18,445 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 5 categories.

Vertige Pour Homme
Choose it for a balsamic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mata Hari
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Vertige Pour Homme0/5

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

Vertige Pour HommePierre Cardin

Mata HariDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 45%Want 23%

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

10%Love

70%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMata Hari

SillageMata Hari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMata HariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

balsamic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

floral100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CyclamenGranny Smith appleLemon

Heart

NutmegLavenderTarragon

Base

Peru BalsamCedar

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesOrangeNeroliBlood OrangeCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveCinnamonWhite HoneyChampacaJasmineTuberoseOrris RootLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

MyrhhLeatherMuskoak mossBenzoinTobaccoFrench labdanumPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesTarragon and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Mata Hari, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer31

Fall62

Winter54

Day100

Night58

Spring50

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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#51,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,445

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMata HariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertige Pour Homme by Pierre Cardin offers a crisp, aromatic profile built for daily wear. It starts with a sharp punch of Granny Smith apple and sour lemon, transitioning into a clean herbal core. Cedar wood and warm balsamic tones anchor the base, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime routines.

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…

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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, Vertige Pour Homme or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari takes 5 of 5 categories. Vertige Pour Homme is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes; Mata Hari is rated 4.41/5 from 44 votes. Choose Vertige Pour Homme for a balsamic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime 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, Vertige Pour Homme or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari lasts longest (Mata Hari 77/100, Vertige Pour Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vertige Pour Homme or Mata Hari?

Mata Hari projects furthest (Mata Hari 58/100, Vertige Pour Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vertige Pour Homme and Mata Hari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tarragon and Peru Balsam.

Is Vertige Pour Homme or Mata Hari better for summer or winter?

Vertige Pour Homme suits daytime wear; Mata Hari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vertige Pour Homme and Mata Hari?

Vertige Pour Homme has top notes of Cyclamen, Granny Smith apple and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Tarragon, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedar. 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.