Fragrance comparison

Mariella Burani vs L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 449 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mariella Burani

4.26305 votes

Rank #4,191 WoodyPowdery

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45%scent match

Some overlap

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

Nina Ricci

3.35144 votes

Rank #29,388 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mariella Burani takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mariella Burani
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Mariella Burani5/7

L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mariella Burani
Community sentiment: Mariella Burani
Longevity: L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
Sillage & projection: Mariella Burani
Value for money: L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or
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 Cristal d'OrNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 39%Had 31%Want 30%

3.35/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 27%Had 34%Want 38%

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

17%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

38%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityL'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or

SillageMariella Burani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value88

Category winnerL'Air du Temps Cristal d'OrBest 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%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and aromatic

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

CarnationBrazilian RosewoodRoseBergamotNeroliPeach

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaClovesJasmineVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

OakmossMuskBenzoinIrisVetiverAmberSpicesCedar

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#29,388

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or opens with sharp carnation, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach before settling into a cool floral heart. Clove, gardenia, and ylang-ylang create a soapy, spicy warmth that clings closely to skin. As time passes, the dry-down turns dry and woody, anchored by dark oakmoss, cedar, and…

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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 Cristal d'Or?

Mariella Burani takes 5 of 7 categories. Mariella Burani is rated 4.26/5 from 305 votes; L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or is rated 3.35/5 from 144 votes. Choose Mariella Burani for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

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

They last about the same: L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 75/100, Mariella Burani 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Mariella Burani projects furthest (Mariella Burani 67/100, L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 64/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot, Iris and Rose.

Is Mariella Burani or L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or 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 Mariella Burani and L'Air du Temps Cristal d'Or?

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 Cristal d'Or has top notes of Carnation, Brazilian Rosewood, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Benzoin and Iris.