Baby Doll vs Mary Ann Powder
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Baby DollChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mary Ann PowderChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Baby Doll2/4
Mary Ann Powder2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Baby Doll
- Sillage & projection
- Mary Ann Powder
- Value for money
- Mary Ann Powder
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Baby Doll
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Baby DollYves Saint LaurentMary Ann PowderDilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 3,972 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
3,972 votes
0%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBaby Doll
SillageMary Ann Powder
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMary Ann PowderBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
floral92%
rose84%
sweet77%
woody69%
citrus61%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantPineappleOrangeApple
Heart
RoseFreesiaHeliotropeLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top15 to 30 minutes
PineappleGreen NotesAppleCardamomYellow MandarinRaspberryCoconut
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCoffeeRoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaWhite MuskBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Apple, Rose and Freesia. Durations are only published for Mary Ann Powder, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter25
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,724
PerfumerCecile Matton, Ralf Schwieger
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,477
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBaby DollHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYves Saint Laurent Baby Doll is a bright, uplifting fruity floral eau de toilette that bursts with tangy black currant, juicy green apple, and fresh orange. As it settles, a clean heart of pink rose and breezy freesia unfolds over a soft base of cedar and sweet vanilla. It is a light, easy-wearing daytime perfume made…
Reviews →Mary Ann Powder by Dilís Parfum delivers a sweet, fruity oriental floral experience centered on a rich vanilla base. The scent begins with a lively burst of pineapple, crisp apple, raspberry, and tart yellow mandarin, cut through with clean green notes and a hint of warm cardamom. As the opening settles, a soft floral…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Baby Doll or Mary Ann Powder?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Baby Doll is rated 3.83/5 from 3,972 votes; Mary Ann Powder is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Baby Doll for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mary Ann Powder for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Baby Doll or Mary Ann Powder?
Baby Doll lasts longest (Baby Doll 62/100, Mary Ann Powder 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Baby Doll or Mary Ann Powder?
Projection is very close: Mary Ann Powder 58/100, Baby Doll 57/100 for sillage.
Do Baby Doll and Mary Ann Powder smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Apple, Rose and Freesia.
Is Baby Doll or Mary Ann Powder better for summer or winter?
Mary Ann Powder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Baby Doll and Mary Ann Powder?
Baby Doll has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Orange and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Freesia, Heliotrope and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Mary Ann Powder has top notes of Pineapple, Green Notes, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Coffee and Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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