But not like marshmallows. You know? More like the “ooh, you smell so good, what are you wearing” kind of way.
Let’s look at some gourmand fragrances that give off that vibe. Fall is here, let’s celebrate! Smell like a marshmallow! (Fun fact, I do not like eating marshmallows. But all of these, save one, have something more to them and that lets me forgive the fact that they remind me of the worst of confections.)
Let’s just smell delicious.
Eau Duelle, Diptyque
To be fair, I don’t get marshmallow from this, but a lot of people do. What I do get is vanilla, and that is what gets us there. But there’s also a greenness and some spice, making this my favorite of the bunch.
MARSHMALLOW LEVEL: 1/5
By the Fireplace, Maison Margella Replica
Were you making s’mores? Because I get campfire vibes more than fireplace vibes. Either way, this one is a lot at first, coming on strong, but it fades into a gentle warmth that reminds me of the softer Whispers in the Library.
MARSHMALLOW LEVEL: 2/5
Marshmallow, Demeter
Leave it to Demeter to make something that smells exactly as you would expect. Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover, or in this case a scent by its name.
MARSHMALLOW LEVEL: 5/5
Baccarat Rouge 540, Maison Francis Kurkdjian
This is beautiful. This is popular. People absolutely love it! I was talking about it on Instagram and I said it smells like burnt sugar, so there you go. It’s just not what I prefer, but it could very well be the one for you.
Or try Ariana Grande’s Cloud for 1/6 the price. Very similar.
MARSHMALLOW LEVEL: 3/5
Yes I Do, Etat Libre D’Orange
Wear this to a spring wedding, bride or guest. (Wait, now that I type that, am I being led because of the name? Because the copy on the site is very Lolita, not bridal.)
Soft, lily of the valley with an underlying sweetness.
MARSHMALLOW LEVEL: 1/5
This was a very fun post to make. Honorable mention to Bath & Body Works’ Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte which is far too sweet for me, but something I would have loved when I was younger.
p.s. If you’re going to smell like a marshmallow, might as well be sitting in something equally fluffy. I suggest the Bacio Cream Boucle Lounge Chair from CB2, or perhaps Jonathan Adler’s Ether Cloud Settee.
marshmallow icon: marshmallow by Milky – Digital innovation from the Noun Project
Jessica
September 21, 2021 at 9:48 pmThis is so fun! I saw recently that you got a sample pack (or something?) to test the Madison Francis perfume. Do you mind sharing where? I tried and loved the Ariana Grande dupe awhile back but it “turned” on my at some point throughout the day! Thanks!
Making it Lovely
September 22, 2021 at 11:14 amYes! You can order a discovery set of samples directly through MFK. I ordered the Mini Fragrance Wardrobe for Her and chose Petit Matin and À la Rose as my extra two samples.
Amy
September 22, 2021 at 9:59 amI get a lot of marshmallow from I Profumi di Firenze Vaniglia del Madagascar. It’s a lovely scent.
Making it Lovely
September 22, 2021 at 11:15 amI wasn’t familiar with it, but I’ve looked it up and now I’m intrigued.
Barb S.
September 22, 2021 at 2:23 pmthanks for sharing this!! I literally went and bookmarked all of them!!
Making it Lovely
September 22, 2021 at 3:54 pmI hope you find one you love!
JJ
September 28, 2021 at 9:43 pmThe Method company of products used to make a Rice Milk + Mallow laundry series that was absolute heaven! If they ever bring it back I will let you know.
Colleen N
October 28, 2021 at 10:49 pmI love this post! What font did you use there?