Fragrance comparison

MB vs Irth

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

Mariella Burani

4.0932 votes

Rank #20,698 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #6,940 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories.

MB
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

MB1/7

Irth6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MBMariella Burani

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 35%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

34%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIrth

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

violet69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CardamomRose GeraniumIrisVioletCoconutJasmineBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesIris, Violet and Coconut. Durations are only published for MB, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer79

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night43

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMBMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MB by Mariella Burani is a soft floral fragrance that combines crisp citrus with cozy spice and powdery florals. Released in 2003, it introduces bright top notes of bergamot, lemon, orange, and mandarin orange, quickly warmed by aromatic cardamom. As the citrus settles, the scent reveals a powdery heart centered on ir…

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Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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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, MB or Irth?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories. MB is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose MB for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, MB or Irth?

Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, MB 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MB or Irth?

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, MB 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MB and Irth smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Violet and Coconut.

Is MB or Irth better for summer or winter?

For summer, MB is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. MB suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MB and Irth?

MB features Cardamom, Rose Geranium, Iris, Violet and Coconut. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.