Fragrance comparison

Mariella Burani vs More

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 335 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mariella Burani

4.26305 votes

Rank #4,191 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Shiseido

3.8030 votes

Rank #39,163 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
More
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mariella Burani6/7

More1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mariella Burani
Community sentiment: Mariella Burani
Longevity: Mariella Burani
Sillage & projection: More
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

MoreShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 39%Had 31%Want 30%

3.80/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

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

20%Love

53%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMariella Burani

SillageMore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMariella BuraniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

amber84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both 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

AldehydesNeroliTarragonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineIrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilac

Base

MuskAmberBenzoinCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesTarragon, 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

Summer14

Fall71

Winter86

Day100

Night22

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#39,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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More by Shiseido enters the room with a dry, sharp puff of aldehydes and bitter tarragon. It immediately signals a clean, vintage aesthetic that shuns the sugary trends of modern perfume counters. As it settles on the skin, the initial crispness softens into a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and cool lily of the val…

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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 More?

Mariella Burani takes 6 of 7 categories. Mariella Burani is rated 4.26/5 from 305 votes; More is rated 3.80/5 from 30 votes. Choose Mariella Burani for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose More for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mariella Burani or More?

Mariella Burani lasts longest (Mariella Burani 73/100, More 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mariella Burani or More?

More projects furthest (More 71/100, Mariella Burani 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mariella Burani and More smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Bergamot, Iris and Rose.

Is Mariella Burani or More better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mariella Burani and More?

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. More has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin and Cedar.