Fragrance comparison

Mariella Burani vs Topaze

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 658 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mariella Burani

4.26305 votes

Rank #4,191 WoodyPowdery

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Topaze

Avon

3.98353 votes

Rank #27,163 AmberAldehydic

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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.
Topaze
Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Mariella Burani6/7

Topaze1/7

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

TopazeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 39%Had 31%Want 30%

3.98/ 5 · 353 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

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

36%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

353 votes

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMariella Burani

SillageMariella Burani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value85

Category winnerTopazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

aldehydic92%

floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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

AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean

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

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMariella BuraniMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex35

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#27,163

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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Avon Topaze opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, sour lemon, and coriander that immediately signals mid-century fragrance design. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich floral heart of carnation, ylang-ylang, and iris softens the bright top notes. The dry-down lingers in warm amber, civet, and sandalwood, creating…

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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 Topaze?

Mariella Burani takes 6 of 7 categories. Mariella Burani is rated 4.26/5 from 305 votes; Topaze is rated 3.98/5 from 353 votes. Choose Mariella Burani for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Topaze for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mariella Burani or Topaze?

Mariella Burani lasts longest (Mariella Burani 73/100, Topaze 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mariella Burani or Topaze?

Mariella Burani projects furthest (Mariella Burani 67/100, Topaze 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mariella Burani and Topaze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Iris and Rose.

Is Mariella Burani or Topaze better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mariella Burani and Topaze?

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. Topaze has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Rose, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.