Fragrance comparison

Gugalanna vs Rose Marshmallow Candy

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Gugalanna

Parfum de Mahzen

4.502 votes

Rank #51,935 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Marshmallow Candy

Zara

3.7054 votes

Rank #10,345 SweetRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gugalanna
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rose Marshmallow Candy
Choose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gugalanna2/4

Rose Marshmallow Candy2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gugalanna
Sillage & projection: Gugalanna
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

GugalannaParfum de Mahzen

Rose Marshmallow CandyZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityGugalanna

SillageGugalanna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value87

Category winnerRose Marshmallow CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy91%

oud83%

animalic74%

woody65%

sweet56%

sweet100%

rose86%

white floral72%

powdery58%

citrus44%

floral30%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronMineral notesViolet LeafPetitgrainRed FruitsNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomOsmanthusCinnamonMandarinJasmineResinsRoseMilk

Base8-12+ hrs

LeatherAkigalawoodMarshmallowImmortelleVanillaCedarMusk

Top

Marshmallow

Heart

Orange Blossom

Base

Rose

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring89

Summer100

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 34%Party 32%Casual 20%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,935

PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,345

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRose Marshmallow CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gugalanna by Parfum de Mahzen is a rich leather and spice fragrance built on a bold contrast between tough textures and creamy sweetness. It opens with an unexpected pairing of earthy saffron, tart red fruits, and a cool mineral tang that quickly softens. As it settles, warm cinnamon, orange blossom, and an unusual mi…

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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, Gugalanna or Rose Marshmallow Candy?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gugalanna is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Rose Marshmallow Candy is rated 3.70/5 from 54 votes. Choose Gugalanna for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rose Marshmallow Candy for a sweet and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gugalanna or Rose Marshmallow Candy?

Gugalanna lasts longest (Gugalanna 80/100, Rose Marshmallow Candy 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gugalanna or Rose Marshmallow Candy?

Gugalanna projects furthest (Gugalanna 75/100, Rose Marshmallow Candy 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gugalanna and Rose Marshmallow Candy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose and Marshmallow.

Is Gugalanna or Rose Marshmallow Candy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Gugalanna and Rose Marshmallow Candy?

Gugalanna has top notes of Saffron, Mineral notes, Violet Leaf and Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Osmanthus, Cinnamon and Mandarin, a base of Leather, Akigalawood, Marshmallow and Immortelle. Rose Marshmallow Candy has top notes of Marshmallow, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Rose.