Fragrance comparison

Soul vs The Little Mermaid

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

4 wins

Soul

Lia Ruy

4.502 votes

Rank #54,960 FreshAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%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?

Soul takes 4 of 4 categories.

Soul
Choose it for a fresh and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Little Mermaid
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character.

Soul4/4

The Little Mermaid0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SoulLia Ruy

The Little MermaidDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

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

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevitySoul

SillageSoul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

amber92%

marine84%

tropical77%

aquatic69%

floral61%

aquatic100%

marine86%

fresh72%

aromatic58%

floral44%

salty30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh, marine and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mountain AirTea

Heart2-4 hrs

Tropical FruitsSea water

Base6-8+ hrs

Water LilyAmber

Notes

Sea waterWater NotesWater Lily

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerSoulLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#54,960

PerfumerJulia Kupriyanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSoulHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Soul by Lia Ruy delivers an airy, coastal rush that feels like stepping out onto a high ocean cliffside at sunrise. The fragrance opens with brisk mountain air and cool green tea, creating an immediate sense of crisp, unpolluted open space. As the initial breeze settles on your skin, a vibrant blend of salty sea water…

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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, Soul or The Little Mermaid?

Soul takes 4 of 4 categories. Soul is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; The Little Mermaid is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Soul for a fresh and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Little Mermaid for a aquatic and marine character.

Which lasts longer, Soul or The Little Mermaid?

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

Which projects more, Soul or The Little Mermaid?

Soul projects furthest (Soul 75/100, The Little Mermaid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Soul and The Little Mermaid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, marine and aquatic accords. Common notes include Sea water and Water Lily.

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

Soul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Soul and The Little Mermaid?

Soul has top notes of Mountain Air and Tea, heart notes of Tropical Fruits and Sea water, a base of Water Lily and Amber. The Little Mermaid features Sea water, Water Notes and Water Lily.