Fragrance comparison

Candelicious vs Marshmallow

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Candelicious

Risala

4.1429 votes

Rank #41,915 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

6 wins

Marshmallow

Gulf Orchid

4.4825 votes

Rank #18,372 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marshmallow takes 6 of 7 categories.

Candelicious
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marshmallow
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Candelicious1/7

Marshmallow6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CandeliciousRisala

MarshmallowGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerMarshmallowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

64%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerMarshmallowMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMarshmallow

SillageMarshmallow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value67

Category winnerCandeliciousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity86%

vanilla72%

floral58%

powdery44%

citrus30%

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla65%

powdery48%

citrus30%

Scent match76%Very similar · both sweet, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaNectarine blossomLemonApple

Heart

SugarRed BerriesMarshmallowStrawberryOrange BlossomWhipped CreamCoconut

Base

RaspberryVanillaMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryStrawberryLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Whipped CreamOrange BlossomAmbroxan

Base6-8+ hrs

MarshmallowVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Marshmallow, Strawberry and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Marshmallow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall64

Winter64

Day100

Night78

Spring100

Summer69

Fall85

Winter85

Day100

Night39

Category winnerMarshmallowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 36%Date 26%Party 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMarshmallowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Candelicious is a sweet fruity gourmand built around berries, marshmallow, whipped cream and vanilla, with a light citrus-fruity opening from lemon, apple and nectarine blossom. It reads playful, sugary and distinctly feminine. On skin, it is likely to suit shoppers who enjoy creamy candy-like scents more than dry woo…

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Gulf Orchid Marshmallow is an airy, playful treat built around pillowy confections and ripe red fruit. The scent opens with a burst of sweet strawberry, tart raspberry, and a fleeting splash of bright lemon. Within twenty minutes, the profile shifts toward a velvety dessert core dominated by whipped cream and gentle o…

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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, Candelicious or Marshmallow?

Marshmallow takes 6 of 7 categories. Candelicious is rated 4.14/5 from 29 votes; Marshmallow is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes. Choose Candelicious for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marshmallow for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Candelicious or Marshmallow?

Marshmallow lasts longest (Marshmallow 68/100, Candelicious 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Candelicious or Marshmallow?

Marshmallow projects furthest (Marshmallow 57/100, Candelicious 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Candelicious and Marshmallow smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Lemon, Marshmallow, Strawberry and Orange Blossom.

Is Candelicious or Marshmallow better for summer or winter?

For summer, Candelicious is the stronger pick. For winter, Marshmallow is the stronger pick. Candelicious suits daytime wear; Marshmallow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Candelicious and Marshmallow?

Candelicious has top notes of Freesia, Nectarine blossom, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Sugar, Red Berries, Marshmallow and Strawberry, a base of Raspberry, Vanilla, Musk and Amber. Marshmallow has top notes of Raspberry, Strawberry and Lemon, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Orange Blossom and Ambroxan, a base of Marshmallow, Vanilla and Musk.