Fragrance comparison

Mariella Burani vs Les Jardins de Paradis

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 340 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mariella Burani

4.26305 votes

Rank #4,191 WoodyPowdery

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68%scent match

Closely related

Les Jardins de Paradis

Nimere Parfums

3.9735 votes

Rank #33,214 PowderyViolet

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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.
Les Jardins de Paradis
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mariella Burani5/7

Les Jardins de Paradis0/7

Ratings & consensus: Mariella Burani
Community sentiment: Mariella Burani
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mariella Burani
Value for money: Mariella Burani
Versatility: Tie
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

Les Jardins de ParadisNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 39%Had 31%Want 30%

3.97/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 18%Had 32%Want 49%

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

25%Love

54%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMariella Burani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMariella BuraniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

violet92%

woody84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both powdery, woody and amber

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

PearLemonBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

VioletIrisJasmineMuskYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CastoreumAmbergrisBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, 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

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night22

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#33,214

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Les Jardins de Paradis by Nimere Parfums creates a lush, powdery floral experience for both men and women. It opens with a crisp pear and lemon zest before settling into a complex heart of iris and violet. Designed for those who appreciate a dense, resinous dry down, it performs best during crisp spring days or cooler…

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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 Les Jardins de Paradis?

Mariella Burani takes 5 of 7 categories. Mariella Burani is rated 4.26/5 from 305 votes; Les Jardins de Paradis is rated 3.97/5 from 35 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 Les Jardins de Paradis for a powdery and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mariella Burani or Les Jardins de Paradis?

They last about the same: Mariella Burani 73/100, Les Jardins de Paradis 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mariella Burani or Les Jardins de Paradis?

Mariella Burani projects furthest (Mariella Burani 67/100, Les Jardins de Paradis 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mariella Burani and Les Jardins de Paradis smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Iris and Rose.

Is Mariella Burani or Les Jardins de Paradis 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; Les Jardins de Paradis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mariella Burani and Les Jardins de Paradis?

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. Les Jardins de Paradis has top notes of Pear, Lemon, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Musk, a base of Castoreum, Ambergris, Benzoin and Vanilla.