Fragrance comparison

Mariella vs L'Air du Temps Zénith

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mariella

Mariella Burani

4.0451 votes

Rank #21,611 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

L'Air du Temps Zénith

Nina Ricci

4.0715 votes

Rank #38,635 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mariella takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mariella
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps Zénith
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mariella4/5

L'Air du Temps Zénith1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mariella
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mariella
Sillage & projection: L'Air du Temps Zénith
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

L'Air du Temps ZénithNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 26%Had 23%Want 51%

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

40%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMariella

SillageL'Air du Temps Zénith

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMariellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

woody77%

floral69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, woody 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

PeachAldehydesRosePalisander RosewoodCarnationBergamot

Heart

GardeniaJasmineVioletRosemaryLilyOrchidOrris RootYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskSandalwoodWoody NotesSpicesAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine. 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

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#38,635

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews1

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 →

Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Zénith takes the iconic spicy floral structure created by Francis Fabron and delivers it in a high-concentration 2016 collector release. Sharp aldehydes and crisp bergamot spark the initial spray, giving way to a rich bouquet of clove-spiced carnation, gardenia, and ylang-ylang. The heart fee…

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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 L'Air du Temps Zénith?

Mariella takes 4 of 5 categories. Mariella is rated 4.04/5 from 51 votes; L'Air du Temps Zénith is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Mariella for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Air du Temps Zénith for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mariella or L'Air du Temps Zénith?

Mariella lasts longest (Mariella 68/100, L'Air du Temps Zénith 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mariella or L'Air du Temps Zénith?

L'Air du Temps Zénith projects furthest (L'Air du Temps Zénith 72/100, Mariella 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mariella and L'Air du Temps Zénith smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Mariella or L'Air du Temps Zénith better for summer or winter?

Mariella suits daytime wear; L'Air du Temps Zénith suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mariella and L'Air du Temps Zénith?

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. L'Air du Temps Zénith has top notes of Peach, Aldehydes, Rose and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Violet and Rosemary, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Spices.