Fragrance comparison

Mariella vs Fleurs d'Orlane

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 386 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mariella

Mariella Burani

4.0451 votes

Rank #21,611 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Fleurs d'Orlane

Orlane

3.81335 votes

Rank #3,422 White FloralFloral

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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 ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fleurs d'Orlane
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mariella4/7

Fleurs d'Orlane3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MariellaMariella Burani

Fleurs d'OrlaneOrlane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%

3.81/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 59%Had 41%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

37%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

314 votes

Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityFleurs d'Orlane

SillageMariella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMariellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

woody77%

floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and sweet

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

Orange BlossomGreen NotesWater HyacinthPeachClovesMandarin OrangeBergamotOrange

Heart

NarcissusLilyCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseWhite FlowersOrchid

Base

HoneyPowdery NotesMuskAmberBenzoinSandalwoodStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily. 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

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMariellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex2

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#3,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerFleurs d'OrlaneHigher 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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Fleurs d'Orlane is a bold 1980s floral green fragrance built around orange blossom, hyacinth, lily, narcissus and honeyed powder. Reviews point to a scent that can feel bright, brassy and very floral, with enough green bite to stop the sweetness from turning syrupy. It suits vintage floral lovers best, especially thos…

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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 Fleurs d'Orlane?

Mariella takes 4 of 7 categories. Mariella is rated 4.04/5 from 51 votes; Fleurs d'Orlane is rated 3.81/5 from 335 votes. Choose Mariella for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fleurs d'Orlane for a white floral and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mariella or Fleurs d'Orlane?

They last about the same: Fleurs d'Orlane 69/100, Mariella 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mariella or Fleurs d'Orlane?

Mariella projects furthest (Mariella 67/100, Fleurs d'Orlane 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mariella and Fleurs d'Orlane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily.

Is Mariella or Fleurs d'Orlane 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 Fleurs d'Orlane?

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. Fleurs d'Orlane has top notes of Orange Blossom, Green Notes, Water Hyacinth and Peach, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Powdery Notes, Musk and Amber.