Fragrance comparison

Bad Magic vs Rose Marshmallow Candy

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Bad Magic

Motörhead

4.388 votes

Rank #32,045 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rose Marshmallow Candy

Zara

3.7054 votes

Rank #10,345 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Marshmallow Candy takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bad Magic
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rose Marshmallow Candy
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bad Magic0/4

Rose Marshmallow Candy4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bad MagicMotörhead

Rose Marshmallow CandyZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

3.70/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityRose Marshmallow Candy

SillageRose Marshmallow Candy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value87

Category winnerRose Marshmallow CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

caramel61%

sweet100%

rose86%

white floral72%

powdery58%

citrus44%

floral30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomJasmineRose

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliOrangeLemon

Base4-6 hrs

MarshmallowVanillaCaramelMuskCedarwood

Top

Marshmallow

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Rose

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Rose and Marshmallow. Durations are only published for Bad Magic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall88

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Spring89

Summer100

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex38

Women46

Date 33%Casual 26%Party 25%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,345

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRose Marshmallow CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bad Magic by Motörhead presents an unexpected contrast to heavy metal grit, opening as an airy, sugary confection built around bright orange blossom and spun sugar. The initial spray delivers a lively burst of citrus zest, where sharp lemon and sweet orange cut through romantic jasmine petals. As it settles on warm sk…

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Rose Marshmallow Candy is a soft, powdery sweet floral that leans more fluffy than sticky. The opening reads marshmallow first, then orange blossom adds a clean white floral lift, while rose keeps the dry-down rosy and slightly cosmetic. It usually suits shoppers who enjoy airy gourmands, gentle sweetness, and feminin…

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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, Bad Magic or Rose Marshmallow Candy?

Rose Marshmallow Candy takes 4 of 4 categories. Bad Magic is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Rose Marshmallow Candy is rated 3.70/5 from 54 votes. Choose Bad Magic for a sweet and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rose Marshmallow Candy for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bad Magic or Rose Marshmallow Candy?

Rose Marshmallow Candy lasts longest (Rose Marshmallow Candy 71/100, Bad Magic 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bad Magic or Rose Marshmallow Candy?

Rose Marshmallow Candy projects furthest (Rose Marshmallow Candy 61/100, Bad Magic 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bad Magic and Rose Marshmallow Candy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose and Marshmallow.

Is Bad Magic or Rose Marshmallow Candy better for summer or winter?

Bad Magic suits evening wear; Rose Marshmallow Candy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bad Magic and Rose Marshmallow Candy?

Bad Magic has top notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Neroli, Orange and Lemon, a base of Marshmallow, Vanilla, Caramel and Musk. Rose Marshmallow Candy has top notes of Marshmallow, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Rose.