10 Best Smelling Marshmallow Scented Perfumes

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Marshmallow isn’t used super often in fragrances. Just about never, in men’s colognes, but occasionally in ladies’ scents. It’s kind of a shame, because its sweet and fluffy goodness, can be really attractive when done the right way. Besides, just about everyone is familiar with the aroma, and has positive memories of campfires and marshmallows.

In this post, I want to present ten perfume options for ladies, who want a marshmallow scented fragrance to wear. I’ve tried to include inexpensive and more upscale selections here.

Favorite Perfumes that Smell Like Marshmallows

Bold and Confident

Dolce & Gabbana Pour Femme Intense Eau De Parfum Spray, 3.3 oz
Warm and complex scent that was released in 2012.  It’s a dynamic blend of exotic notes that give confident women the chance to stand out. It’s another sweet gourmand type of fragrance with marshmallow being the main attraction this time.

However, it’s not just about the sugary sweetness as Pour Femme Intense has a bouquet of floral notes from tuberose to neroli to orange blossom. All of this sits on top of a sandalwood base which gives it a smooth woody aroma in the background.

Notes include: green mandarin, neroli, tuberose, orange blossom, sweet marshmallow.

High-End Creamy Marshmallow

Oriana by Parfums de Marly– Sugary sweet, sometimes creamy, finishes powdery. Oriana is an awesome marshmallow perfume from PdM.

Oriana opens up with a fruity aroma, centered on the raspberry note, but flanked by an array of citrus fruits. The center is going to give you the mix of marshmallow, whipped cream, and vanilla to give you an edible gourmand overload.

Not a massive projection here, but the longevity is nice. It’s warmer and cozy giving you the sweetness you want, with style, and a sour aspect in the early stages.

Oriana is one of the pricier options on the list, so you might want to source a sample of it before committing to a full bottle.

Affordable Delight

Sweet Tooth by Sabrina Carpenter– This candy-like scent not only gives you the marshmallow experience, but goes full confectionary, and for under $30 (as of writing).

Sweet Tooth kicks things off with a fresh ginger note, chocolate, marshmallow, with vanilla and coconut waiting in the wings. So, it will cycle from sweet powdery to sweet creamy during the wear. 

Nonetheless, you do still get a good amount of time with the marshmallow as a standout note. It’s sugary with its sweetness and the creaminess is going to be a blend of whipped cream, vanilla, and the coconut.

It’s not exactly like an specific type of dessert or candy. It’s a light and fun fragrance, however, and the chocolate touches are a nice edition from the rest of the notes. It has a surprising amount of depth.

Sugary Marshmallow and White Florals

By Kilian – Love Travel Spray with Refills– Love, don’t be shy gives us a sugary marshmallow fragrance, that starts off with a slightly spicy blend and enjoyable trio of orange blossom, neroli, and honeysuckle. 

This all sits on top of a lush amber based, that is dotted with iris and rose which gives Love a bit of a powdery aroma. It’s a sweet white floral fragrance, that is paired with that marshmallow/caramel combination to give the scent a gourmand kind of vibe.

The latter stages really give me more of a jasmine/orange blossom pairing, the marshmallow, and amber.  Performance is good, but Love don’t be shy isn’t a heavy kind of perfume. One of the best ladies’ scents by Kilian. 

 

Summertime Option

Bond No. 9 Liberty Island Eau De Parfum Spray, Unisex, 3.3 Ounce– Liberty Island starts off with bergamot and mandarin orange, in its fairly sharp citrus opening. These two notes, along with marshmallow, are the stars of the show.

This Bond No. 9 is well-blended, so, don’t expect a straight marshmallow scent throughout. Nonetheless, Liberty provides a fun and beautiful summertime fragrance, dotted by floral notes of orange blossom and jasmine.

It’s a fairly simple fragrance, but one which gives you an option to get away from the super sugary/warm winter scents, that use this ingredient. Only downside is the price per bottle.

Best Ariana Grande Marshmallow Fragrance

Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum, 3.4 Ounce– You could go with any of the other Ariana fragrances, as they almost all contain marshmallow. At least, the earlier releases.

It’s a close call as to what is ‘the best’ of the Ariana Grande lineup of perfumes, but Sweet Like Candy Gets the edge to me. 

It obviously has a certain sweetness, that Ari also shares, yet this one is lighter and more airy. Vanilla, blackberry, whipped cream, and of course, marshmallow pull together to form a warm and youthful candy-like aroma.

Unique Marshmallow Perfume

Etat Libre d’Orange Divin Enfant Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.6 fl. oz.– This is a very interesting use of marshmallow, as you get it mixed with floral notes (rose and neroli), and dry rich ingredients such as tobacco and leather.

The sweetness is there, just subdued, into a comforting scent that retains a sense of innocence. Drying down, it features a creamy tonka bean, with leather, and orange blossom to go along with our particular note.

Probably the most unique option on the list, so, it won’t be for everybody. However, for those who want something a bit different, Divin Enfant could be just the perfume you’re looking for.

 

Inexpensive Option for Younger Women

Vera Wang Pink Princess By For Women Edt Spray 1 Oz– Pink Princess starts off with a juiciness, that is provided by raspberry, and supported by the citrus aroma of grapefruit.

It plays very well off of the marshmallow, before the fragrance turns more floral and powdery, with the introduction of hibiscus and amber.

The raspberry does stay around, giving this Vera Wang fragrance a delicious background, while the marshmallow does its thing.

Very sweet, juicy, and has a comforting cloud-like sillage around one’s skin. Not that it’s heavy, but it does create a nice little perimeter.

Fruity Marshmallow

Juicy Couture Hollywood Royal by Juicy Couture for Women Eau De Toílette Spray 2.5 oz– A light and airy fragrance that pairs marshmallow with a crisp and sweet apple note.

These two notes are held together by a heart of gardenia and jasmine, with hints of vanilla wafting up throughout the wear.

The performance is okay, but not amazing. Though, you do get a smooth and sweet aroma, with periods of powdered freshness.

Hollywood Royal has been discontinued, but there are still some inexpensive bottles, floating around out there. Update: It’s still available for cheap here in 2024.

Pin Up Sweets

Classique Pin Up by JPG– This is more of a blend with a prominent marshmallow note, but it is still very good. Yet, early entries on the list do have more influence from our target note.

Orange blossom and marshmallow are the strongest two notes in the early part of the wear. So, it isn’t entirely an accessory role from the fluffy ingredient.

Ginger is here to give it an opening freshness and the vanilla really comes on strong towards the middle. So, orange blossom with vanilla and the remaining marshmallow will be the main attraction in the dry down period.

Fun, flirty, sweet, with an easy to wear style. 


His Aspiration (Edition Bianca) by Dua Brand

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His Aspiration Edition Bianca is an inspired creation from the Dua Brand based on the formula of Allure Homme Edition Blanche. Seeing as that is one of my favorite Chanel fragrances to wear, in the summertime, I wanted to test if this one was up to par. So, I bought a small sprayer size from Dua months ago in order to post a review. How does it smell? Does it last long? Is it worth a try?

What does His Aspiration Edition Bianca Smell Like?

Notes include: sandalwood, tonka bean, amber, vetiver, musk, bergamot, lemon, vanilla, musk, and pink pepper

Click here to try: His Aspiration Edition Bianca

My Full Review

As with Chanel’s Edition Blanche this Dua fragrance opens up with the lemon out in full effect. Surprisingly, I do get a good deal of bergamot coming through ass well, a nice sour bite to match the lemon intensity.

Crisp, fresh, dry, with a little bit of spice. My batch doesn’t seem to have too much pink pepper involved, even in the early stages. That’s probably a good thing.

Underneath that citrus, tonka bean. The vanilla will come on somewhat, but I get a lot of tonka bean, much like in the Allure Homme Sport series.

At this point, it’s very close to what you’re getting with the Chanel. Chanel Edition Blanche have seemed to have more or less vanilla, depending on which batch I’ve received. Sometimes, it’s much creamier and others dry.

For this Dua, it tracks towards the latter. Some of that bergamot burns off, the lemon remains strong, and a blend of vetiver and sandalwood is very noticeable.

Lemon, sandalwood, and vetiver are the stars for the rest of the wear. Everything else, is jockeying for position underneath those three. Mostly, this consists of the vanilla/tonka bean pairing, cedar, and some amber.

It does have a more balanced approach with less lemon dominance, more creaminess, and a crisp baked goods aroma with the way the woods interacts with the lemon and vanilla.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

The sillage and projection ability is slightly better versus Edition Blanche. His Aspiration, will maybe give you an extra foot or two at its peak, in terms of radius. 4-7 feet or thereabouts. It also won’t diminish nearly as fast as the Chanel.

So, you get some extra time with it being noticeable, even while still being completely moderate.

The longevity was always a negative feature of the Chanel. Not horribly bad, but 5 to maybe 6 hours of wear time with it. Edition Biana, lasts for 7 hours on my skin.

Not a huge improvement, but still quite significant in comparison. Especially since you get a longer lasting period at its maximum strength versus  the original. A nice boost.

Seasonally, this is a spring and summer wear all the way. The lightness, the citrus, and that vanilla finish are great when it’s warm out.

Edition Blanche is pretty versatile within that time of the year. It’s low key enough for work, can be worn semi-formally, or even casually. It’s more of an attractive or delicious smelling fragrance versus being something sexy for the nightlife.

Overall Impressions of Edition Bianca

Overall, do I like His Aspiration Edition Bianca? Yes, it does a great job a recreating what you get with Edition Blanche, at a fraction of the price.

I’ve spent the past three summers wearing the Chanel and this quite often, so, I am personally kind of tired of it. I’m sure I’ll swing back around to enjoying this formula again, but I’m taking a break.

For others, this is a great one for the spring and summer months, if you want a fresh citrus and woods cologne. The performance is a step above the Chanel, not far and away better, but noticeably longer lasting.

This is an inspired creation that is worth checking out. Very close in smell to the original, better price and performance.

Soleil Brulant by Tom Ford

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Soleil Brulant was released by Tom Ford in 2021, as a part of the now extensive Private Collection from the brand. I’ve enjoyed the other Soleil fragrances in the line and was fairly interested in trying this one out. I grabbed a sample of it recently to test Brulant and give it my full review. How does it smell? When should it be worn? Is it worth a try?

What does Soleil Brulant Smell Like?

Notes include: mandarin, bergamot, peppercorn, leather, vetiver, amber, orange flower, honey

Click here to try: Soleil Brulant

My Full Review

Before we get into my review, let’s see how Tom Ford describes it: CAPTURES THE HIGH-SHINE BRILLIANCE OF THE GOLDEN SUN BEAMING ON A PRIVATE OASIS. THE SUNKISSED FRESHNESS OF MANDARIN AND BERGAMOT MINGLES WITH SPICY PINK PEPPERCORN, GIVING WAY TO AN ORNATE AND REGAL FLORAL HEART WHILE ORANGE FLOWER ABSOLUTE AND A NOTE OF RADIANT BLACK HONEY RELEASE A SEDUCTIVE VAPOR. THE BACKGROUND BRINGS THE BURNISHED WARMTH OF DECADENT AMBER EMBELLISHED WITH RESINS AND WOODS. AN AIR OF VETIVER AND LEATHER STOKES THE SMOKINESS OF EXTRAVAGANT INCENS

Soleil Brulant opens like a spiced honey blend with a hint of bright citrus to lighten things up a bit. The perfume feels quite resinous, but not super heavy. Immediately, you do get the burning sun-drenched quality of the fragrance. Some smoky incense, but it’s not overwhelming the composition.

It’s a unique sort of smell for sure, though, there’s something in here that reminds me of one of the Serge Lutens fragrances that I’ve reviewed…not sure which. It might be the orange flower note.

Brulant isn’t a very sweet fragrance, especially early on.. It feels dry with an amber/honey resin, on top of that familiar Tom Ford leather note. 

After that initial wave of peppercorn, the orange flower comes more into play. That’s when I start to take to Soleil Brulant. I like the burnt honey quality mixing with the floral accord and the woody/leathery base. 

The final dry down actually sweetens up, in comparison to the opening act. The amber and honey, have a smooth and actually somewhat creamy quality. Still white orange flower, but overall less of the burnt or spicy qualities that I encountered early on. 

It’s calmer and just more enjoyable without the stronger spiced kicks. The amber gets to come through, without having to fight for attention.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

In terms of the sillage, it really isn’t a loud projecting kind of fragrance. Actually, pretty moderate for most of the wear. I’d say that it’s above average overall and you will notice it. But, I didn’t get the feeling I was going to blow out the room while wearing Brulant.

The longevity is actually good. I usually got around 8 hours during testing. Sometimes, it’d creep up to 9 full hours on my skin. The good news is, that it stayed solid during that time frame, and wasn’t just another skin scent.

Performance is very good, on the whole.

Seasonally, it works pretty much whenever. I wouldn’t wear it during the hottest days, but again, it’s not a super thick or heavy fragrance. It can absolutely go beyond the winter time and venture into the summer, without much issue.

Though, I would prefer to wear Brulant when it is cooler even versus just more moderate days. That’s when these notes would really get to shine. That might be my own personal preference, though.

It’s almost perfectly unisex, maybe leaning slightly feminine. I don’t think anyone would have much of an issue wearing Soleil Brulant. Casual to semi formal wear. Could be a low key nightlife scent and one that has an attractive, if not sexy, aroma to it.

Overall Impressions of Soleil Brulant

Overall, do I like this perfume? I like Soleil Brulant. I don’t love it and I don’t really see myself wearing it that often, but it’s not something that offends me. Plus, it has some enjoyable moments. It’s just not a great one from Tom Ford.

The opening act is fine. Not my favorite, the spiciness of the peppercorn doesn’t really do it for me. Though, I like it more once we’ve really gotten more orange flower and leather in the mix. I really dig the solar and burnt quality to this, as the sort of inverse to Soleil Neige (which I like better).

Burnt or crispy honey actually is very pleasant and nice change of pace from the overly sweet versions, I keep encountering.

Is it worth a buy? This is one of the super expensive releases from Tom Ford. For most people, it’s not going to be a must have. Soleil Brulant is a perfume that I’d try to test out before committing to a full bottle. 

For a percentage of people, this will be right up their alley. For the masses? Not really. Before dropping $300-400, find a way to give it a try over the span of a few days, to see if you take to it. An interesting scent for sure, just not one that’s going to be the favorite of many.

I don’t think it’s better than any of the other Soleil perfumes. It’s not much worse, but those others will probably appeal to more folks. 

9 Best Smelling Jo Malone Perfumes

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The Jo Malone line of fragrances have been popular now for a few decades. What’s really cool about them, is how they can be combined with one another to create one’s own signature scent and enhance each separate cologne, which can be worn by itself. There are a ton of these fragrances in this line.

So, I thought that I’d narrow the field down to nine which could be considered the ‘best’ of the bunch. Some will be known best-sellers and others lesser known gems. As always, I have linked each out to its page on Amazon for more information and ease of purchase.

What are Best Jo Malone Scents?

Great Springtime Casual Fragrance

1. English Pear & Freesia Jo Malone 3.4 Oz Unisex Cologne Unbox– Juicy and crisp pear meets with freesia and rose notes to create a wonderful blend of floral and fruit. It’s sweet, light, and good for casual wear.

It has that crisp juiciness that is found in pear, but this scent is also blended with a melon note, which gives it a slightly chilled aroma.

Further along in the wear, the floral notes get more of an upper hand, and the freesia/rose duo bring a somewhat soapy smell to the whole thing.

It is interesting, because you don’t get the powdery rose. Instead, it is an super clean pear/melon with soft freesia. This Jo Malone is simple, but always one of the best sellers. English Pear & Freesia Review

english pear review

Top Perfume for Summer

2. Jo Malone Orange Blossom Cologne for Women 1 oz Cologne Spray– A soft citrus based scent with floral notes that is upbeat and sure to induce a smile. A very clean scent that shines in the summer.

The clementine and citron opening at the top, is sweet and much more of a fruity affair than what will follow. The dry down, is when you really get the floral notes, mostly the namesake orange blossom.

Add in some lilac and you get a definite springtime in bloom effect. Citrus fruit top with a naturalistic floral blossom base. I love orange blossom, as a note, and it is utterly fantastic here. Those petals paired with a citron aroma, makes this a personal favorite of mine from Jo Malone London.

Best Winter Scent

3. Jo Malone Blue Agave & Cacao Cologne for Women 1 oz Cologne Spray– This combination is very interesting to me. It’s spicy cinnamon melds with vanilla and chocolate sweetness. Plus, add an underlying citrus air, and you’ve got something quite delicious.

The opening gives you a blend of the chocolate-y note with warm cardamom spice and the cinnamon. The spice isn’t too intense, but does add to the gourmand flavoring of this perfume, it’s a sweet spicy mix.

Under that there is a bit of vetiver, with orchid, lily, and the blue agave. Awesome and unique. Blue Agave & Cacao hits so many different styles, in one fragrance. You’ve got: sweet gourmand, citrus, floral, fresh woodsy. This is one to get, if you want a layered experience, for the cooler months of the year.

Top Sweet Perfume

4. Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey Cologne 100ml/3.4 Fl oz.– A potent experience of being surrounded by nectarines and peaches.  Very simple and linear but has a definite sweetness to it. The plum note is light, but does add a bit of tartness to the overall sweet profile of this fragrance.

This is one, where you will have to really enjoy the scent of peaches and nectarines, but those who do well probably love the stuff. Expect a more naturalistic sweetness, rather than, a hyper sugary affair. It’s still light, has some tartness, and a somewhat syrup-like thickness at times.

Best Selling Fragrance and Aquatic

5. Jo Malone ‘Wood Sage & Sea Salt Colonge 30ml/1fl oz’– A coastal aroma that will transport the wearer to the shore. Sea salt is infused with wood sage and a bit of citrus to create a unique fragrance, that you can’t quite put your finger on, at times.

The opening is quite oceanic with the sea salt, but is given a typical aquatic partner, with the grapefruit. It is so fresh and aquatic, but dries down with a bit of sweetness, and light woody undertones. Let’s not forget the sage, which is a part of the opening, but comes into its own later.

Wood Sage & Sea Salt has been the most popular option for people, coming to the Jo Malone lineup. It’s so simple, but surprisingly good, and one that can be layered with other scents for a greater effect. Though, even on its own, this is a great aquatic experience.

Best Floral Pick

6. Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede Cologne Spray Perfume– There is a great opening with the apple note which then takes the back seat for the flowery aroma to take center stage. Very soft and feminine with a nice touch of suede.

The dry down becomes quite a powdery floral affair, especially once the apple fades. The peony and rose team up to create that powdered effect, which is smoothed out by an enhanced suede note. It is a rather powerful peony note, so, if that’s not a flower you enjoy go with another option.

Awesome Jasmine Perfume

7. JO MALONE LONDON Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense 100 ml.– This is a warm blend of the two obvious notes, jasmine and marigold, along with an additional ylang-ylang to complete the bouquet. Although, that note isn’t nearly as strong as the other two.

The marigold is strongest in the beginning of the wear and the jasmine will emerge to take over the composition. It is a very powerful use of that note, with a deep and rich aroma. Beyond that, the ylang-ylang and honey note gives Jasmine Sambac & Marigold, a creaminess while not being too heavy.

Probably not quite a summer scent, but it could get use through at least late springtime.

Balsamic Tonka

Myrrh & Tonka by Jo Malone– A spicy and balsamic myrrh starts things off with a lovely fresh lavender note. Obviously, the tonka bean will come into play as well, but that myrrh has the upper hand early on.

Next, this one will get creamier, somewhat sweet but not overly so, as that tonka gets paired with vanilla. It does have an herbal quality, at times which gives it a cooler feeling to keep this from becoming overly heavy and too warm. Sort of powdery too.

This has become a very popular entry in the Jo Malone catalog. Slightly masculine with how the perfume comes across, yet still very much in the unisex camp.

Red Queen

Scarlet Poppy by Jo Malone– Fig, poppy, heliotrope, barley, and musk mallow together create a familiar smelling yet unique combination.

Creamy, musky clean, with a nice sweetness almost almond like aroma. Fig and tonka bean together, seem to be the main culprits for that aspect. Scarlet Poppy is a newer entry on this list compared to others, but has quickly become a favorite.

This one really gets creamy and luxurious feeling in the back half of the wear. The heliotrope isn’t massive, but that note really stuck out to my nose in the dry down. Simple, a bit of powder with the buttery orris root.

Sweet and warm while not being overwhelming. Light and venturing into the gourmand category. I like this one a lot.

Mirto di Panarea by Acqua di Parma

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I’m still working my way through the 100+ new post extravaganza that is being released over the next month(s) and getting back into the habit today, with a new review. This is another unisex scent offering from Acqua di Parma’s Blu Mediterraneo line, entitled, Mirto di Panarea. It was released in 2008. What does it smell like? How does it perform? Is it worth a purchase?

What does Mirto di Panarea Smell Like?

Notes include: myrtle, basil, lemon, sea breeze, juniper, cedar

Click here to try: Acqua Di Parma Blue Mediterraneo Mirto Di Panarea Eau de Toilette Spray for Men, 5 Ounce

My Full Review

The opening of Mirto di Panarea is a citrus affair. However, it isn’t the juicy citrus of the other entries in the Blue Maditerraneo line, but more of a peel type aroma. This is of course joined by the headliner note, myrtle, and some other florals.

Again, it doesn’t have a straight floral aroma either, it is more herbal and later on, woody. The basil creates an interesting dynamic of an herbal-floral fragrance.

As Mirto dries down, the perfume takes on more of an aquatic sensibility. It sort of straddles the line between aquatic and the herbal-floral kind of scent that it had been to that point. In fact, it becomes more of a citrus peel/aquatic fragrance, the deeper into the wear that you get.

This is a pretty unique dynamic, as from my experience, most of the citrus/aquatic notes in colognes usually fade into the background.

Mirto di Panarea is fresh and has an effervescent sort of energy to it. The aroma is clean and has that spring/summer warm day imagery associated with wearing the fragrance. You can definitely imagine yourself on the Italian coast and surrounded by the natural scents of the landscape.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, Mirto di Panarea is on the softer end of the spectrum. For me, it is mostly a skin scent, and I really didn’t notice that I was wearing it most of the day.

Maybe an opening 30 minutes or so, when it has a good pop. After that, this perfume is soft and doesn’t have very much projection at all.

That could also because, it wasn’t a long lasting scent for me, either. I got about 2-3 hours out of it, reapplied, and got another 2-3 hours out of that round. Not great. It is the same problem that I had with Bergamotto from this brand, just will not stick around.

This would be classified as a casual unisex fragrance. It really isn’t sexy, more soft, airy, and pleasant. Once again, this is a spring/summer wear. It has good versatility, within that context. I guess it could be worn to the office, but it’s more suitable as something to wear outdoors or around during the day, during the warmer months.

Overall Impressions of Mirto di Panarea

Overall would I recommend Mirto di Panarea? Meh, I’m not particularly impressed with it. I think it smells good enough, but the performance wasn’t up to par. Even if it had been, I’d still be indifferent towards it because while unique, the scent doesn’t really grab my attention.

The opening with the lemon, myrtle, and herbal quality to it, is fairly nice and enjoyable. This seems to be a common style with a lot of the Italian summer fragrances. But, at least Mirto isn’t another Neroli Portofino copycat. It does have originality within the warm weather framework.

The performance is just bad, especially at the price point. For retail, you could potentially have two bottles of other scents for the same price, both of which have better performance. Is this Acqua di Parma that special, on those terms? Not for me.

I’ll pass on this fragrance. I do like the aquatic-like aroma, the floral notes aren’t bad, and I’m a fan of citrus scents. However, overall this Acqua di Parma perfume, doesn’t do much for me, beyond being somewhat pleasant. It’s decent smelling, with subpar performance.