Fragrance comparison

Mariella vs Anne Klein 2

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 354 ratings analysed

Mariella

Mariella Burani

4.0451 votes

Rank #21,611 PowderyVanilla

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60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Anne Klein 2

Anne Klein

4.25303 votes

Rank #1,007 PowderyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anne Klein 2 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mariella
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Anne Klein 2
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Mariella1/7

Anne Klein 25/7

Ratings & consensus: Anne Klein 2
Community sentiment: Anne Klein 2
Longevity: Anne Klein 2
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Anne Klein 2
Versatility: Mariella
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anne Klein 2

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MariellaMariella Burani

Anne Klein 2Anne Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%

4.25/ 5 · 303 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerAnne Klein 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

58%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

283 votes

Category winnerAnne Klein 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAnne Klein 2

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAnne Klein 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

woody77%

floral69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both powdery, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Palisander RosewoodBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

LotusCyclamenCarnationJasmineLily

Base5 to 8 hours

AmberHeliotropeSandalwoodVanillePeachTonka BeanMuskOrris Root

Top

PeachGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Orris RootCarnationRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVanilleBenzoinSandalwoodMuskCivettaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Mariella, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer39

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Spring34

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMariellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#1,007

PerfumerYves Tanguy

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerAnne Klein 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mariella by Mariella Burani is a gentle oriental floral eau de toilette introduced in 1996. It opens with an unexpected pairing of palisander rosewood alongside crisp bergamot and bright grapefruit. As the brisk citrus settles, a velvety heart of lotus, cyclamen, jasmine, carnation, and lily softens the blend. The rea…

Reviews →

Anne Klein 2 is a warm powdery amber floral with an unmistakable 1980s character. Reviewers often describe a green, slightly fruity opening that quickly moves into orris, carnation, vanilla, amber, sandalwood and benzoin. It suits someone who likes plush vintage-style perfumes with powder, resin and soft spice. The op…

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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 or Anne Klein 2?

Anne Klein 2 takes 5 of 7 categories. Mariella is rated 4.04/5 from 51 votes; Anne Klein 2 is rated 4.25/5 from 303 votes. Choose Mariella for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Anne Klein 2 for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mariella or Anne Klein 2?

Anne Klein 2 lasts longest (Anne Klein 2 74/100, Mariella 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mariella or Anne Klein 2?

Projection is very close: Mariella 67/100, Anne Klein 2 67/100 for sillage.

Do Mariella and Anne Klein 2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Mariella or Anne Klein 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mariella is the stronger pick. For winter, Anne Klein 2 is the stronger pick. Mariella suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mariella and Anne Klein 2?

Mariella has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lotus, Cyclamen, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Vanille. Anne Klein 2 has top notes of Peach, Green Notes, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Carnation, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanille, Benzoin and Sandalwood.