Fragrance comparison

Mariella vs Hugo Woman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,013 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mariella

Mariella Burani

4.0451 votes

Rank #21,611 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Hugo Woman

Hugo Boss

3.912,962 votes

Rank #3,139 FruityFloral

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

Mariella4/7

Hugo Woman3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MariellaMariella Burani

Hugo WomanHugo Boss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%

3.91/ 5 · 2,962 votes

Have 21%Had 79%Want 0%

Category winnerHugo WomanRating 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

22%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

2,962 votes

Category winnerHugo WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMariella

SillageMariella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMariellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

woody77%

floral69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh84%

aquatic77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral 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

Granny Smith appleMelonPeachCyclamenCassisoak mossPapaya

Heart

Water HyacinthLilyJasmineOrris Root

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodOrchidVanilleResinAmber

InformationalShared notesCyclamen, Jasmine, Lily 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMariellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#3,139

PerfumerUrsula Wandel

Launched—

Reviews113

Category winnerHugo WomanHigher 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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Hugo Boss Hugo Woman is an iconic late-1990s fruity floral that remains one of the easiest daytime perfumes to wear. It opens with an energetic burst of crisp Granny Smith apple, juicy honeydew melon, and ripe peach, immediately creating a bright, uplifting mood. Within twenty minutes, a gentle bouquet of water hyacin…

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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 Hugo Woman?

Mariella takes 4 of 7 categories. Mariella is rated 4.04/5 from 51 votes; Hugo Woman is rated 3.91/5 from 2,962 votes. Choose Mariella for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hugo Woman for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mariella or Hugo Woman?

Mariella lasts longest (Mariella 68/100, Hugo Woman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mariella or Hugo Woman?

Mariella projects furthest (Mariella 67/100, Hugo Woman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mariella and Hugo Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Cyclamen, Jasmine, Lily and Amber.

Is Mariella or Hugo Woman 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 Hugo Woman?

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. Hugo Woman has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Melon, Peach and Cyclamen, heart notes of Water Hyacinth, Lily, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Orchid and Vanille.