Fragrance comparison

Mariella vs L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 307 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mariella

Mariella Burani

4.0451 votes

Rank #21,611 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel

Sonia Rykiel

3.71256 votes

Rank #13,319 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mariella takes 6 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.
L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mariella6/7

L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mariella
Community sentiment: Mariella
Longevity: Mariella
Sillage & projection: Mariella
Value for money: Mariella
Versatility: Mariella
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MariellaMariella Burani

L'Eau de Sonia RykielSonia Rykiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%

3.71/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 31%Had 69%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

18%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

256 votes

Category winnerMariellaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMariella

SillageMariella

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMariellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

woody77%

floral69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both 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

CypressGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Green LeavesLily-of-the-ValleyLotusCyclamenPeachJasmine

Base

MuskCedarHeliotropeAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lotus, Cyclamen 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMariellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex33

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#13,319

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerL'Eau de Sonia RykielHigher 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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L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange, anchored immediately by dry woody cypress. The initial citrus rush settles within fifteen minutes into a crisp heart of green leaves, lotus, cyclamen, and white jasmine. A subtle peach nuance prevents the green foliage from feeli…

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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'Eau de Sonia Rykiel?

Mariella takes 6 of 7 categories. Mariella is rated 4.04/5 from 51 votes; L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel is rated 3.71/5 from 256 votes. Choose Mariella for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mariella or L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel?

Mariella lasts longest (Mariella 68/100, L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mariella or L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel?

Mariella projects furthest (Mariella 67/100, L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mariella and L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lotus, Cyclamen and Jasmine.

Is Mariella or L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel 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 L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel?

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'Eau de Sonia Rykiel has top notes of Cypress, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Green Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lotus and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Cedar, Heliotrope and Amber.