Fragrance comparison

Mariella Burani vs Sinan

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 437 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mariella Burani

4.26305 votes

Rank #4,191 WoodyPowdery

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Sinan

Jean-Marc Sinan

4.49132 votes

Rank #4,477 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mariella Burani takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mariella Burani
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sinan
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mariella Burani4/7

Sinan3/7

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

SinanJean-Marc Sinan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 39%Had 31%Want 30%

4.49/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 44%Had 18%Want 38%

Category winnerSinanRating 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

63%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

132 votes

Category winnerSinanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMariella Burani

SillageSinan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMariella BuraniBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

CorianderBrazilian RosewoodAldehydesGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

RoseCarnationGeraniumIrisJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossPatchouliIncenseVetiverAmberMusk

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

Spring58

Summer48

Fall100

Winter75

Day89

Night100

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#4,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

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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Jean-Marc Sinan Sinan opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, coriander, and bitter bergamot, cutting quickly into a dense, moody botanical greenness. As the initial flash cools down, dark rose, spicy carnation, and earthy geranium emerge alongside a faint, soapy iris touch. The fragrance settles into an unapologetical…

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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 Sinan?

Mariella Burani takes 4 of 7 categories. Mariella Burani is rated 4.26/5 from 305 votes; Sinan is rated 4.49/5 from 132 votes. Choose Mariella Burani for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sinan for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mariella Burani or Sinan?

They last about the same: Mariella Burani 73/100, Sinan 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mariella Burani or Sinan?

Projection is very close: Sinan 68/100, Mariella Burani 67/100 for sillage.

Do Mariella Burani and Sinan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot, Iris and Rose.

Is Mariella Burani or Sinan 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; Sinan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mariella Burani and Sinan?

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. Sinan has top notes of Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Geranium and Iris, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Incense and Vetiver.