Fragrance comparison

Mariella Burani vs Renaissance

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 308 ratings analysed

Mariella Burani

4.26305 votes

Rank #4,191 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Renaissance

Signature Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #38,542 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Renaissance takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mariella Burani
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Renaissance
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mariella Burani1/3

Renaissance2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Renaissance
Sillage & projection: Renaissance
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

RenaissanceSignature Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 39%Had 31%Want 30%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityRenaissance

SillageRenaissance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, amber 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

LavenderBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

IrisCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberMuskVetiverIncenseBenzoinOakmoss

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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#38,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Renaissance opens bright and aromatic, with lemon, bergamot, orange and lavender giving it a clean citrus lift before the scent turns smoother and warmer. The heart brings powdery florals and iris, while the dry-down settles into amber, woods, musk and incense. It reads more dressed-up than sporty, with a fresh-meets-…

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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 Renaissance?

Renaissance takes 2 of 3 categories. Mariella Burani is rated 4.26/5 from 305 votes; Renaissance is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mariella Burani for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Renaissance for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mariella Burani or Renaissance?

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

Which projects more, Mariella Burani or Renaissance?

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

Do Mariella Burani and Renaissance smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Iris and Rose.

Is Mariella Burani or Renaissance better for summer or winter?

Mariella Burani suits daytime wear; Renaissance suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mariella Burani and Renaissance?

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. Renaissance has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.