Fragrance comparison

Mariella vs Charisma

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 476 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mariella

Mariella Burani

4.0451 votes

Rank #21,611 PowderyVanilla

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Charisma

Avon · 1968

3.77425 votes

Rank #5,329 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mariella takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mariella
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Charisma
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mariella5/7

Charisma2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MariellaMariella Burani

CharismaAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%

3.77/ 5 · 425 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerMariellaRating 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

26%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

391 votes

Category winnerMariellaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMariella

SillageMariella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value81

Category winnerCharismaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

woody77%

floral69%

sweet61%

floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and amber

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

AldehydesCorianderHyacinthNeroliPeachBergamot

Heart

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineOrris Root

Base

CivettaMuskStyraxSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanVanille

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

Spring89

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMariellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex27

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#5,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1968

Reviews62

Category winnerCharismaHigher 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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Charisma is a classic 1968 vintage floral that opens with a bright, soapy blast of aldehydes, bergamot, and neroli. The heart reveals powdery iris, carnation, and white florals, eventually settling into a warm, musky, amber-rich base. It is a nostalgic, clean-scented staple for those who appreciate traditional, aldehy…

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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 Charisma?

Mariella takes 5 of 7 categories. Mariella is rated 4.04/5 from 51 votes; Charisma is rated 3.77/5 from 425 votes. Choose Mariella for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Charisma for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mariella or Charisma?

Mariella lasts longest (Mariella 68/100, Charisma 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mariella or Charisma?

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

Do Mariella and Charisma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Mariella or Charisma better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mariella and Charisma?

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. Charisma has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Hyacinth and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civetta, Musk, Styrax and Sandalwood.