1876 Histoires de Parfums 2001

My thanks to Michelangela for this ultimate spy!

Mata Hari always exuded a proper hint of exoticism in films. Of course, the divine Greta Garbo in the role of the Dutch dancer from the Belle Époque is unforgettable.

Like in a good spy movie, the opening of this perfume is quite harmless. An almost boring top note of citrus fruits and a bit of sweet lychee doesn't really promise any thrills.

But behind this charming olfactory masquerade lies a sinful floral heart that has only one intention: seduction! The cinnamon adds a certain exotic note, and the cumin doesn't really come through on my skin.

The base impresses with a noble woodiness and a skillful touch of animalistic eroticism thanks to the right pinch of musk. After all, the dancing Dutchwoman didn't just use her charms on the dance floor, and this fact has been very attractively realized here.

Despite the flowers, woods, and spices, this perfume is very subtle. For this reason, the spy theme is cleverly executed here.