Fragrance comparison

Mariella Burani vs L'Air du Temps by Starck

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 390 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mariella Burani

4.26305 votes

Rank #4,191 WoodyPowdery

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41%scent match

Some overlap

L'Air du Temps by Starck

Nina Ricci

3.7185 votes

Rank #17,373 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mariella Burani takes 6 of 7 categories.

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 Temps by Starck
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mariella Burani6/7

L'Air du Temps by Starck1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mariella Burani
Community sentiment: Mariella Burani
Longevity: Mariella Burani
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps by Starck
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

Mariella BuraniMariella Burani

L'Air du Temps by StarckNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 39%Had 31%Want 30%

3.71/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

Category winnerMariella BuraniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

305 votes

26%Love

46%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMariella Burani

SillageL'Air du Temps by Starck

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value59

Category winnerMariella BuraniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Brazilian RosewoodTarragonBergamotLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisRoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMuskBenzoinPatchouliVetiver

Top

CarnationRoseBrazilian RosewoodNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesYlang-YlangOrris RootGardeniaJasmineVioletOrchidRosemary

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberMuskSpicesIrisSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Bergamot, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Mariella Burani, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer51

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night82

Spring92

Summer62

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#17,373

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMariella BuraniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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L'Air du Temps by Starck blends classic mid-century perfumery with a striking modern flacon redesign from 2010. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of spicy carnation, rose, and bright bergamot that immediately sets a vintage floral tone. As the opening settles, dry cloves and creamy ylang-ylang join rich jasmine t…

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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, Mariella Burani or L'Air du Temps by Starck?

Mariella Burani takes 6 of 7 categories. Mariella Burani is rated 4.26/5 from 305 votes; L'Air du Temps by Starck is rated 3.71/5 from 85 votes. Choose Mariella Burani for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps by Starck for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Mariella Burani lasts longest (Mariella Burani 73/100, L'Air du Temps by Starck 69/100), based on community performance votes.

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

L'Air du Temps by Starck projects furthest (L'Air du Temps by Starck 71/100, Mariella Burani 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot, Iris and Rose.

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

For summer, L'Air du Temps by Starck is the stronger pick. For winter, Mariella Burani is the stronger pick. Mariella Burani suits daytime wear; L'Air du Temps by Starck suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. L'Air du Temps by Starck has top notes of Carnation, Rose, Brazilian Rosewood and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Ylang-Ylang, Orris Root and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.