Fragrance comparison

Mother Of All Roses vs Marla

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Mother Of All Roses

House of Matriarch

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,249 RoseGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Marla

Pollini Profumi

4.4738 votes

Rank #22,480 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marla takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mother Of All Roses
Choose it for a rose and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
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 Roses0/5

Marla5/5

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

Mother Of All RosesHouse of Matriarch

MarlaPollini Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

4.47/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerMarlaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

68%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMarla

SillageMarla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value87

Category winnerMarlaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

green83%

floral65%

powdery48%

citrus30%

amber100%

rose86%

vanilla72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

balsamic30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

White RoseTaif Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

Wild RoseRose PetalsTincture of RoseRose Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

BakhoorRose

Top

White Rose

Heart

RoseCloves

Base

AmberMyrrhVanillaTonka BeanOakmoss

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

Summer86

Fall57

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer94

Fall94

Winter65

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

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

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,249

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,480

PerfumerMichele Pollini

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMarlaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Mother Of All Roses or Marla?

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

Which lasts longer, Mother Of All Roses or Marla?

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

Which projects more, Mother Of All Roses or Marla?

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

Do Mother Of All Roses and Marla smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. Marla has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose and Cloves, a base of Amber, Myrrh, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.