Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps vs Mariella Burani

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,853 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,004 Warm SpicyFloral

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44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Mariella Burani

4.26305 votes

Rank #4,191 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mariella Burani takes 6 of 7 categories.

L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mariella Burani
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Air du Temps1/7

Mariella Burani6/7

Ratings & consensus: Mariella Burani
Community sentiment: Mariella Burani
Longevity: Mariella Burani
Sillage & projection: Mariella Burani
Value for money: Mariella Burani
Versatility: Mariella Burani
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air du Temps

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

Mariella BuraniMariella Burani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%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

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMariella Burani

SillageMariella Burani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMariella BuraniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

Top15 to 30 minutes

Brazilian RosewoodTarragonBergamotLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisRoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMuskBenzoinPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mariella Burani, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer51

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night82

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,004

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#4,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…

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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, L'Air du Temps or Mariella Burani?

Mariella Burani takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; Mariella Burani is rated 4.26/5 from 305 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mariella Burani for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or Mariella Burani?

Mariella Burani lasts longest (Mariella Burani 73/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or Mariella Burani?

Mariella Burani projects furthest (Mariella Burani 67/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Air du Temps and Mariella Burani smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is L'Air du Temps or Mariella Burani better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in L'Air du Temps and Mariella Burani?

L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss 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.