Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Mariella Burani

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,897 ratings analysed

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,072 White FloralWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mariella Burani

4.26305 votes

Rank #4,191 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mariella Burani takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mariella Burani
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Arpège2/7

Mariella Burani4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mariella Burani
Community sentiment: Mariella Burani
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mariella Burani
Value for money: Arpège
Versatility: Mariella Burani
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arpège

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArpègeLanvin

Mariella BuraniMariella Burani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 39%Had 31%Want 30%

Category winnerMariella BuraniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

48%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

305 votes

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMariella Burani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value70

Category winnerArpègeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

Brazilian RosewoodTarragonBergamotLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisRoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMuskBenzoinPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Mariella Burani, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer51

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night82

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,072

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#4,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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Mariella Burani by Mariella Burani is an oriental floral fragrance centered on rich powdery iris, warm amber, and smooth Brazilian rosewood. Launched in 1993, the composition opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, bright lemon, and herbal tarragon before settling into an elaborate floral bouquet of ylang-ylang, rose, a…

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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, Arpège or Mariella Burani?

Mariella Burani takes 4 of 7 categories. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Mariella Burani is rated 4.26/5 from 305 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mariella Burani for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Mariella Burani?

They last about the same: Arpège 73/100, Mariella Burani 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Mariella Burani?

Projection is very close: Mariella Burani 67/100, Arpège 65/100 for sillage.

Do Arpège and Mariella Burani smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Arpège or Mariella Burani better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mariella Burani is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Mariella Burani suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Mariella Burani?

Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Mariella Burani has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood.