Mata Hari

Mata Hari by DSH Perfumes is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women. Mata Hari was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Dawn Spencer Hurwitz. Top notes are Fruity Notes, Orange, Neroli, Blood Orange, Coriander, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Tarragon and African Orange Flower; middle notes are Clove, Cinnamon, White Honey, Champaca, Jasmine, Tuberose, Orris Root, Lilac, Osmanthus, Nutmeg, Marigold, Angelica, Rose, Black Currant and Orchid; base notes are Myrhh, Leather, Musk, oak moss, Benzoin, Tobacco, French labdanum, Peru Balsam, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cassis, Virginia Cedar, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanille, Cumin, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Mata Hari is a new fragrance arising from the collaboration of DSH Perfumes with Natural Perfumers Guild. It is launched in 15th November 2010 as a part of the Outlaw project in which many banned natural ingredients are used. Margaretha Zelle or Mata Hari was an exotic dancer and notorious double spy in World War I; a true femme fatale. Dawn Spencer Hurwitz was inspired by the Mata Hari movie starring Greta Garbo and by the perfumes of the early twentieth century. She chose a fruity chypre composition to evoke the memory of the popular perfumes of 1920s Paris with notes that reflect the character of the woman she was inspired by; fruits reflecting the sensuality that Mata Hari possessed, and moss and leather symbolizing her power and sexuality. Mata Hari is a modern chypre fragrance with juicy fruits on a masculine leather background. There are also notes of vintage orchid and lilac, which were also very popular back in those days. Fruits of the opening are not subtle or concealed; Mata Hari approaches directly, she is a woman who knows what she wants. The perfume is based on the four natural botanical accords: fruit chord, lilac accord, vintage orchid and leather. Top notes: bergamot, coriander, fruity notes No.1 (botanical accord), green mandarin, neroli, orange blossom, sweet orange, blood orange, tarragon. Heart: blackcurrant, champaca, cinnamon, cloves, lilac cocktail (botanical accord), Moroccan rose, orris root, marigold, davana, may rose, otto rose, osmanthus, nutmeg, angelica root, honey, Sambac jasmine, tuberose, vintage orchid ( botanical accord). Base: sandalwood, ambrette seed, peru balm, cumin, cedar, myrrh, tobacco, benzoin, Buddah wood, cassis bud, labdanum, patchouli, green oak moss, vetiver, leather (botanical accord), musk, tonka, cade, vanilla. DSH Perfumes Mata Hari is available as 15 ml perfume extract and as 5 ml perfume.