Fragrance comparison

Marshmallow Addiction vs Shanaya

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marshmallow Addiction

Zara

3.40164 votes

Rank #9,603 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Shanaya

Riiffs Perfumes

4.205 votes

Rank #49,537 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marshmallow Addiction takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marshmallow Addiction
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shanaya
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marshmallow Addiction3/4

Shanaya1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marshmallow AddictionZara

ShanayaRiiffs Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 2%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

40%Like

27%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

119 votes

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityShanaya

SillageMarshmallow Addiction

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMarshmallow AddictionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla65%

musky48%

powdery30%

powdery100%

musky86%

vanilla72%

sweet58%

woody44%

floral30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesSunflower

Heart

Gourmand AccordVanilla

Base

Musk

Top

OrchidHeliotropeTangerine

Heart

Tropical FruitsGourmand Accord

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwood

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

Summer100

Fall27

Winter20

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Overall rank#49,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarshmallow AddictionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Shanaya is a soft, powdery floral musk with a sweet vanilla base and a fruity-gourmand heart. The heliotrope and orchid give it a cosmetic, slightly creamy feel, while tangerine keeps the opening light rather than heavy. It reads as feminine, smooth, and easy to wear, especially if you enjoy musky vanilla scents that …

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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, Marshmallow Addiction or Shanaya?

Marshmallow Addiction takes 3 of 4 categories. Marshmallow Addiction is rated 3.40/5 from 164 votes; Shanaya is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Marshmallow Addiction for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shanaya for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marshmallow Addiction or Shanaya?

They last about the same: Shanaya 56/100, Marshmallow Addiction 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marshmallow Addiction or Shanaya?

Marshmallow Addiction projects furthest (Marshmallow Addiction 52/100, Shanaya 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marshmallow Addiction and Shanaya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and musky accords. Common notes include Gourmand Accord, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Marshmallow Addiction or Shanaya better for summer or winter?

Marshmallow Addiction suits daytime wear; Shanaya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marshmallow Addiction and Shanaya?

Marshmallow Addiction has top notes of Fruity Notes and Sunflower, heart notes of Gourmand Accord and Vanilla, a base of Musk. Shanaya has top notes of Orchid, Heliotrope and Tangerine, heart notes of Tropical Fruits and Gourmand Accord, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.