Fragrance comparison

Claude’s Garden vs The Little Mermaid

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Claude’s Garden

Cristian Brinck

4.002 votes

Rank #60,832 AquaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

The Little Mermaid

Demeter Fragrance

5.001 votes

Rank #65,567 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Claude’s Garden
Choose it for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Little Mermaid
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Claude’s Garden2/4

The Little Mermaid2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Little Mermaid
Sillage & projection: The Little Mermaid
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Claude’s Garden
Fragranxe ranking: Claude’s Garden

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Claude’s GardenCristian Brinck

The Little MermaidDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityThe Little Mermaid

SillageThe Little Mermaid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

floral86%

aromatic72%

violet58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

aquatic100%

marine86%

fresh72%

aromatic58%

floral44%

salty30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aquatic, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Water NotesWater Lily

Heart2-3 hrs

AzollaVioletLotus

Base3-4 hrs

MuskAmbergris

Notes

Sea waterWater NotesWater Lily

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerClaude’s GardenLongest dry-down: 3-4 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night67

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClaude’s GardenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Claude's Garden by Cristian Brinck captures the damp, tranquil atmosphere of a freshwater pond on an overcast morning. The fragrance opens with clear water notes and pale, floating water lily, evoking cold morning dew resting on broad green pads. As the scent settles, a botanical blend of azolla water fern, powdery vi…

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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, Claude’s Garden or The Little Mermaid?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Claude’s Garden is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; The Little Mermaid is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Claude’s Garden for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Little Mermaid for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Claude’s Garden or The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid lasts longest (The Little Mermaid 60/100, Claude’s Garden 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Claude’s Garden or The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid projects furthest (The Little Mermaid 50/100, Claude’s Garden 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Claude’s Garden and The Little Mermaid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Water Notes and Water Lily.

Is Claude’s Garden or The Little Mermaid better for summer or winter?

Claude’s Garden suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Claude’s Garden and The Little Mermaid?

Claude’s Garden has top notes of Water Notes and Water Lily, heart notes of Azolla, Violet and Lotus, a base of Musk and Ambergris. The Little Mermaid features Sea water, Water Notes and Water Lily.