Fragrance comparison

Marla vs Mother Of All Roses

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marla

Pollini Profumi

4.4738 votes

Rank #22,480 AmberRose

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25%scent match

Clearly different

Mother Of All Roses

House of Matriarch

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,249 RoseGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marla takes 5 of 5 categories.

Marla
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mother Of All Roses
Choose it for a rose and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marla5/5

Mother Of All Roses0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarlaPollini Profumi

Mother Of All RosesHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerMarlaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

46%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMarla

SillageMarla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMarlaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose86%

vanilla72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

balsamic30%

rose100%

green83%

floral65%

powdery48%

citrus30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

White Rose

Heart

RoseCloves

Base

AmberMyrrhVanillaTonka BeanOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

White RoseTaif Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

Wild RoseRose PetalsTincture of RoseRose Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

BakhoorRose

InformationalShared notesWhite Rose and Rose. Durations are only published for Mother Of All Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall94

Winter65

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer86

Fall57

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,480

PerfumerMichele Pollini

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#53,249

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarlaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marla by Pollini Profumi delivers a moody take on rose with white rose, sharp cloves, and dense amber. Designed by Michele Pollini in 2024, the fragrance combines dry oakmoss, myrrh, and warm vanilla to create a dark floral profile. It suits chilly autumn evenings, outdoor gatherings, and late nights when you want a r…

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Mother Of All Roses by House of Matriarch approaches floral perfumery from a wild garden perspective. This is not a sugary department store cosmetic scent. Instead, Christi Meshell centers the formula on raw botanical beauty. The opening bursts with dewy White Rose and spicy Taif Rose, delivering an immediate rush of …

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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, Marla or Mother Of All Roses?

Marla takes 5 of 5 categories. Marla is rated 4.47/5 from 38 votes; Mother Of All Roses is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Marla for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mother Of All Roses for a rose and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marla or Mother Of All Roses?

Marla lasts longest (Marla 85/100, Mother Of All Roses 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marla or Mother Of All Roses?

Marla projects furthest (Marla 73/100, Mother Of All Roses 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marla and Mother Of All Roses smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include White Rose and Rose.

Is Marla or Mother Of All Roses better for summer or winter?

Marla suits daytime wear; Mother Of All Roses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marla and Mother Of All Roses?

Marla has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose and Cloves, a base of Amber, Myrrh, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Mother Of All Roses has top notes of White Rose and Taif Rose, heart notes of Wild Rose, Rose Petals, Tincture of Rose and Rose Leaf, a base of Bakhoor and Rose.