Fragrance comparison

Amnesia vs The Little Mermaid

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Amnesia

X-Ray

4.437 votes

Rank #35,641 FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

The Little Mermaid

Demeter Fragrance

5.001 votes

Rank #65,812 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amnesia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Amnesia
Choose it for a floral and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Little Mermaid
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character.

Amnesia2/3

The Little Mermaid0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmnesiaX-Ray

The Little MermaidDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityAmnesia

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

marine92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

powdery69%

violet61%

aquatic100%

marine86%

fresh72%

aromatic58%

floral44%

salty30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both marine, aquatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water LilyFloral Notes

Heart

VioletSeaweedSea waterCloves

Base

Atlas CedarMossSandalwoodMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambroxan

Notes

Sea waterWater NotesWater Lily

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWater Lily and Sea water. Durations are only published for The Little Mermaid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night25

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#65,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmnesiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amnesia by X-Ray opens with quiet water lily and pale florals before settling into a damp marine body. Seaweed and salty sea water form the middle ground, while atlas cedar and ambroxan keep the base grounded on skin. It offers a cool option for warm spring and summer afternoons when standard citrus cologne feels too …

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The Little Mermaid by Demeter Fragrance smells like cool ocean mist blowing over floating water lilies. You do not get a heavy department-store floral here. Instead, the first mist hits with crisp sea water and cool water notes that instantly cut through stagnant air. A quiet hint of green, aquatic salt anchors the op…

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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, Amnesia or The Little Mermaid?

Amnesia takes 2 of 3 categories. Amnesia is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; The Little Mermaid is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amnesia for a floral and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Little Mermaid for a aquatic and marine character.

Which lasts longer, Amnesia or The Little Mermaid?

Amnesia lasts longest (Amnesia 80/100, The Little Mermaid 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amnesia or The Little Mermaid?

Projection is very close: Amnesia 50/100, The Little Mermaid 50/100 for sillage.

Do Amnesia and The Little Mermaid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, aquatic and floral accords. Common notes include Water Lily and Sea water.

Is Amnesia or The Little Mermaid better for summer or winter?

Amnesia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amnesia and The Little Mermaid?

Amnesia has top notes of Water Lily and Floral Notes, heart notes of Violet, Seaweed, Sea water and Cloves, a base of Atlas Cedar, Moss, Sandalwood and Musk. The Little Mermaid features Sea water, Water Notes and Water Lily.