Fragrance comparison

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla vs Marshmallow

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla

Mar e Sol

4.1513 votes

Rank #20,768 VanillaCaramel

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Marshmallow

Adopt Parfums

3.4781 votes

Rank #28,027 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marshmallow takes 3 of 5 categories.

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Marshmallow
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla2/5

Marshmallow3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caramel Macadamia & VanillaMar e Sol

MarshmallowAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%

3.47/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerCaramel Macadamia & VanillaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

15%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

12%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityMarshmallow

SillageMarshmallow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMarshmallowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

caramel86%

nutty72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

balsamic30%

sweet100%

powdery83%

vanilla65%

coconut48%

caramel30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Caramel

Heart1-2 hrs

Macadamia

Base3-4 hrs

Vanilla

Top

Marshmallow

Heart

Coconut NectarPlum

Base

VanillaCaramel

InformationalShared notesCaramel and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night57

Spring58

Summer42

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Casual 44%Date 25%Work 17%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#28,027

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCaramel Macadamia & VanillaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mar e Sol Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla delivers an immediate rush of hot caramel poured over roasted nuts. Pure bakery bliss. The macadamia heart brings a rich, savory nutty depth that prevents the sugar from turning into flat syrup. It feels deliciously warm. As the mist settles, cozy vanilla takes over with a soft, p…

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Marshmallow by Adopt Parfums is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Top note is Marshmallow; middle notes are Coconut Nectar and Plum; base notes are Vanilla and Caramel.

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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, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Marshmallow?

Marshmallow takes 3 of 5 categories. Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Marshmallow is rated 3.47/5 from 81 votes. Choose Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla for a vanilla and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Marshmallow for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Marshmallow?

Marshmallow lasts longest (Marshmallow 66/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Marshmallow?

Marshmallow projects furthest (Marshmallow 59/100, Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla and Marshmallow smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Caramel and Vanilla.

Is Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla or Marshmallow better for summer or winter?

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla suits daytime wear; Marshmallow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla and Marshmallow?

Caramel Macadamia & Vanilla has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Macadamia, a base of Vanilla. Marshmallow has top notes of Marshmallow, heart notes of Coconut Nectar and Plum, a base of Vanilla and Caramel.