Fragrance comparison

Aamal Metallique vs Mermaids Steal Ice Cream

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aamal Metallique

The Spirit of Dubai

3.449 votes

Rank #59,215 White FloralSweet

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Mermaids Steal Ice Cream

House of Atropa

3.1811 votes

Rank #60,328 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aamal Metallique takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aamal Metallique
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Mermaids Steal Ice Cream
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Aamal Metallique3/4

Mermaids Steal Ice Cream1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aamal Metallique
Sillage & projection: Mermaids Steal Ice Cream
Value for money: Aamal Metallique
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aamal Metallique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aamal MetalliqueThe Spirit of Dubai

Mermaids Steal Ice CreamHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

3.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 1%Had 3%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

36%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

36%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityAamal Metallique

SillageMermaids Steal Ice Cream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value21

Category winnerAamal MetalliqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

coconut77%

marine69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainCoconutBlackcurrantPeachBergamotNutmegLemon

Heart

Solar NotesYlang YlangLily of the ValleySaltOrchidTiareImmortelleJasmine

Base

AgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisVetiverVanillaTonkaPatchouliLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

StrawberryCoconutMojitoSalt

Heart2-4 hrs

Ice creamSeaweedLimeMoss

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Salt and Agarwood. Durations are only published for Mermaids Steal Ice Cream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring75

Summer75

Fall25

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Party 37%Casual 30%Date 23%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,215

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,328

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAamal MetalliqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aamal Metallique opens with an immediate burst of green petitgrain, tart blackcurrant, and juicy peach, backed by a rich swirl of creamy coconut. The top settles quickly into a radiant floral heart. Creamy ylang ylang, tiare, and powdery orchid mingle with a crisp mineral salt note and warm solar tones. As hours pass,…

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Mermaids Steal Ice Cream by House of Atropa throws sweet carnival treats straight into chilly ocean waves. It opens with candied strawberry, boozy mojito mint, and grated coconut pulp. You immediately smell the crunch of sea salt cutting through the sugar. Soon, a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream collides with briny…

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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, Aamal Metallique or Mermaids Steal Ice Cream?

Aamal Metallique takes 3 of 4 categories. Aamal Metallique is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes; Mermaids Steal Ice Cream is rated 3.18/5 from 11 votes. Choose Aamal Metallique for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mermaids Steal Ice Cream for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aamal Metallique or Mermaids Steal Ice Cream?

They last about the same: Aamal Metallique 87/100, Mermaids Steal Ice Cream 86/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aamal Metallique or Mermaids Steal Ice Cream?

Mermaids Steal Ice Cream projects furthest (Mermaids Steal Ice Cream 79/100, Aamal Metallique 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aamal Metallique and Mermaids Steal Ice Cream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Coconut, Salt and Agarwood.

Is Aamal Metallique or Mermaids Steal Ice Cream better for summer or winter?

Aamal Metallique suits day or night wear; Mermaids Steal Ice Cream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aamal Metallique and Mermaids Steal Ice Cream?

Aamal Metallique has top notes of Petitgrain, Coconut, Blackcurrant and Peach, heart notes of Solar Notes, Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley and Salt, a base of Agarwood, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Vetiver. Mermaids Steal Ice Cream has top notes of Strawberry, Coconut, Mojito and Salt, heart notes of Ice cream, Seaweed, Lime and Moss, a base of Agarwood.