Fragrance comparison

Fakhama vs Marshmallow Addiction

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 449 ratings analysed

7 wins

Fakhama

MAISON ASRAR

4.16285 votes

Rank #1,957 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Marshmallow Addiction

Zara

3.40164 votes

Rank #9,606 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fakhama takes 7 of 7 categories.

Fakhama
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Marshmallow Addiction
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fakhama7/7

Marshmallow Addiction0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FakhamaMAISON ASRAR

Marshmallow AddictionZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 285 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

3.40/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerFakhamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

257 votes

18%Love

40%Like

27%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerFakhamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFakhama

SillageFakhama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFakhamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet88%

vanilla77%

citrus65%

powdery53%

musky42%

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla65%

musky48%

powdery30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Gourmand AccordAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

VanillaWhite Flowers

Base

Musk

Top

Fruity NotesSunflower

Heart

Gourmand AccordVanilla

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesGourmand Accord, Vanilla and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall94

Winter95

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall27

Winter20

Day100

Night21

Category winnerFakhamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#9,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerFakhamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fakhama by MAISON ASRAR delivers a floral-heavy take on the gourmand genre. Centered on African orange flower and vanilla, this unisex release leans into a sweet, powdery profile. It is a bold, sugary composition that performs consistently on skin. Best suited for cooler days or spring outings, this perfume offers an …

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Marshmallow Addiction is sweeter and fruitier than its name suggests. On skin, it usually comes across like juicy tropical candy, red popsicle syrup, gummy bears, or fruity soda, with a soft powdery touch rather than a true fluffy marshmallow note. It suits shoppers who want a playful, light gourmand for warm weather …

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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, Fakhama or Marshmallow Addiction?

Fakhama takes 7 of 7 categories. Fakhama is rated 4.16/5 from 285 votes; Marshmallow Addiction is rated 3.40/5 from 164 votes. Choose Fakhama for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Marshmallow Addiction for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fakhama or Marshmallow Addiction?

Fakhama lasts longest (Fakhama 70/100, Marshmallow Addiction 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fakhama or Marshmallow Addiction?

Fakhama projects furthest (Fakhama 61/100, Marshmallow Addiction 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fakhama and Marshmallow Addiction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and musky accords. Common notes include Gourmand Accord, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Fakhama or Marshmallow Addiction better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fakhama and Marshmallow Addiction?

Fakhama has top notes of Gourmand Accord and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Vanilla and White Flowers, a base of Musk. Marshmallow Addiction has top notes of Fruity Notes and Sunflower, heart notes of Gourmand Accord and Vanilla, a base of Musk.