Fragrance comparison

The Mermaid vs Glam

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 164 ratings analysed

The Mermaid

IM : SOLE

3.333 votes

Rank #65,999 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Glam

Mahogany

4.31161 votes

Rank #8,280 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Glam takes 3 of 4 categories.

The Mermaid
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Glam
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

The Mermaid1/4

Glam3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MermaidIM : SOLE

GlamMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.31/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityThe Mermaid

SillageGlam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerGlamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber91%

white floral83%

aromatic74%

floral65%

marine56%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomGrapefruit

Heart

FreesiaSeagrassMyrtle

Base

AmbergrisAmberwoodSandalwood

Top

Pink PepperPearFreesiaGrapefruit

Heart

TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomNutmegTurkish Rose

Base

VanillaWhite MuskMuskHazelnutIris FlowerSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Grapefruit, Freesia and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#8,280

PerfumerMauricy F. Bertelli

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerGlamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Mermaid opens with bright grapefruit and orange blossom, then settles into a sunlit mix of soft sandalwood, airy florals, and a gentle marine accent. It smells more like warm skin after a day by the coast than a salty ocean blast, making it an easy unisex pick for spring and summer wear.

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Glam by Mahogany delivers a lush bouquet of tuberose and jasmine sharpened by pink pepper and a sweet pear note. Built around an assertive white floral theme, it settles into a creamy base of vanilla and hazelnut. It suits those seeking a bold, sweet everyday scent that performs best in cooler climates.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Mermaid or Glam?

Glam takes 3 of 4 categories. The Mermaid is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Glam is rated 4.31/5 from 161 votes. Choose The Mermaid for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Glam for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Mermaid or Glam?

The Mermaid lasts longest (The Mermaid 80/100, Glam 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Mermaid or Glam?

Glam projects furthest (Glam 63/100, The Mermaid 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mermaid and Glam smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Grapefruit, Freesia and Sandalwood.

Is The Mermaid or Glam better for summer or winter?

The Mermaid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mermaid and Glam?

The Mermaid has top notes of Orange Blossom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Freesia, Seagrass and Myrtle, a base of Ambergris, Amberwood and Sandalwood. Glam has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pear, Freesia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Musk and Hazelnut.