Fragrance comparison

Anthracite Pour L'Homme vs Mariella

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

4 wins

Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Jacomo

4.1982 votes

Rank #9,471 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Mariella

Mariella Burani

4.0451 votes

Rank #21,611 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Mariella
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme4/7

Mariella3/7

Ratings & consensus: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Community sentiment: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Longevity: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Sillage & projection: Mariella
Value for money: Mariella
Versatility: Mariella
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anthracite Pour L'HommeJacomo

MariellaMariella Burani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

4.04/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

37%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAnthracite Pour L'Homme

SillageMariella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMariellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

woody77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGalbanumGrapefruitPineapplePepperCypressBergamotMarjoram

Heart

ClovesCyclamenOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

Palisander RosewoodBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

LotusCyclamenCarnationJasmineLily

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberHeliotropeSandalwoodVanillePeachTonka BeanMuskOrris Root

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Mariella, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer39

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Category winnerMariellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,471

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#21,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite Pour L'Homme by Jacomo is a bold, aromatic woody fragrance for men released in 1991. It balances crisp lavender and galbanum with warm spices and a grounded oakmoss base. Best worn during cool spring days or formal office settings, it offers a sophisticated, classic profile for those who appreciate traditio…

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Mariella by Mariella Burani is a gentle oriental floral eau de toilette introduced in 1996. It opens with an unexpected pairing of palisander rosewood alongside crisp bergamot and bright grapefruit. As the brisk citrus settles, a velvety heart of lotus, cyclamen, jasmine, carnation, and lily softens the blend. The rea…

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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, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Mariella?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Anthracite Pour L'Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 82 votes; Mariella is rated 4.04/5 from 51 votes. Choose Anthracite Pour L'Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Mariella for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Mariella?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme lasts longest (Anthracite Pour L'Homme 72/100, Mariella 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Mariella?

Mariella projects furthest (Mariella 67/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Mariella smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Orris Root.

Is Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Mariella better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mariella is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite Pour L'Homme is the stronger pick. Mariella suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Mariella?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Cloves, Cyclamen, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar. Mariella has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lotus, Cyclamen, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Vanille.