Fragrance comparison

Mariella vs Imagine Bleu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mariella

Mariella Burani

4.0451 votes

Rank #21,611 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Imagine Bleu

Jean Louis Vermeil

3.004 votes

Rank #66,839 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mariella takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mariella
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Imagine Bleu
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mariella4/4

Imagine Bleu0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MariellaMariella Burani

Imagine BleuJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMariella

SillageMariella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value13

Category winnerMariellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

woody77%

floral69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

PeachThymeBlack CurrantRaspberryLemonPineappleGrapefruitApple

Heart

HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationRoseYlang-YlangLilyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliAmberOakmossSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#66,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMariellaHigher 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 →

Jean Louis Vermeil Imagine Bleu from 1989 is a complex vintage floral fruity blend. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citrus and raspberry before settling into a dense heart of carnation and jasmine. Warm sandalwood and earthy oakmoss ground the base, making it ideal for brisk spring days when you want a nosta…

Reviews →

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 Imagine Bleu?

Mariella takes 4 of 4 categories. Mariella is rated 4.04/5 from 51 votes; Imagine Bleu is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mariella for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Imagine Bleu for a fruity and white floral character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mariella or Imagine Bleu?

Mariella lasts longest (Mariella 68/100, Imagine Bleu 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mariella or Imagine Bleu?

Mariella projects furthest (Mariella 67/100, Imagine Bleu 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mariella and Imagine Bleu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily.

Is Mariella or Imagine Bleu better for summer or winter?

Mariella suits daytime wear; Imagine Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mariella and Imagine Bleu?

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. Imagine Bleu has top notes of Peach, Thyme, Black Currant and Raspberry, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Carnation and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.