Fragrance comparison

Mariella vs Byblos

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 575 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mariella

Mariella Burani

4.0451 votes

Rank #21,611 PowderyVanilla

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,471 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mariella takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mariella
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mariella4/7

Byblos3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MariellaMariella Burani

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerByblosRating 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

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerMariellaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMariella

SillageMariella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

woody77%

floral69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery, sweet and floral

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

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Heliotrope. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMariellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#3,471

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher 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…

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Byblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passionfruit and pineapple, set against a complex heart of mimosa and jasmine. It feels ideal for bright spring days or casual summer outings, offering a refreshingly playful a…

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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 Byblos?

Mariella takes 4 of 7 categories. Mariella is rated 4.04/5 from 51 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Mariella for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mariella or Byblos?

Mariella lasts longest (Mariella 68/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mariella or Byblos?

Mariella projects furthest (Mariella 67/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mariella and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Heliotrope.

Is Mariella or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mariella and Byblos?

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. Byblos has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Black Currant and Cassia, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Raspberry, Pepper, Vetiver and Musk.