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Lune vs Mariella Burani

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

Updated 351 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mariella Burani takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Lune

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Mariella Burani

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lune3/7
Mariella Burani4/7
Ratings & consensus
Lune
Community sentiment
Lune
Longevity
Mariella Burani
Sillage & projection
Lune
Value for money
Mariella Burani
Versatility
Mariella Burani
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mariella Burani

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LuneJean-Marc Sinan
Mariella BuraniMariella Burani
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.46/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 36%Had 12%Want 52%
4.26/ 5 · 305 votes
Have 39%Had 31%Want 30%
Category winnerLuneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

46 votes

48%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

305 votes

Category winnerLuneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityMariella Burani

SillageLune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value70
Category winnerMariella BuraniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
mossy77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesCorianderBergamotBrazilian RosewoodGreen Notes
Heart
RoseJasmineCardamomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyIrisGeranium
Base
oak mossPatchouliVetiverAmberMuskFrench labdanum
Top15 to 30 minutes
Brazilian RosewoodTarragonBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
IrisRoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMuskBenzoinPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose 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
Spring58
Summer32
Fall100
Winter63
Day88
Night100
Spring65
Summer51
Fall100
Winter84
Day100
Night82
Category winnerMariella BuraniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men0
Unisex6
Women94
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#4,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerMariella BuraniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lune opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and citrusy bergamot, rapidly giving way to a green, aromatic coriander kick. As it settles on skin, a classic floral heart of dusky rose, powdery iris, and sweet ylang-ylang emerges, backed by woody rosewood. The dry-down turns deeply earthy and resinous, anchored by h…

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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, Lune or Mariella Burani?

Mariella Burani takes 4 of 7 categories. Lune is rated 4.46/5 from 46 votes; Mariella Burani is rated 4.26/5 from 305 votes. Choose Lune for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mariella Burani for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lune or Mariella Burani?

Mariella Burani lasts longest (Mariella Burani 73/100, Lune 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lune or Mariella Burani?

Lune projects furthest (Lune 75/100, Mariella Burani 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lune and Mariella Burani smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Lune or Mariella Burani better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lune and Mariella Burani?

Lune has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Cardamom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. 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.

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