Fragrance comparison

Marshmallow vs Timeless

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marshmallow

Chi Chi

4.1216 votes

Rank #57,165 SweetMusky

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Timeless

Adyan by Anfar

4.336 votes

Rank #50,127 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marshmallow takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marshmallow
Choose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Timeless
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Marshmallow3/4

Timeless1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarshmallowChi Chi

TimelessAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 61%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

69%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMarshmallow

SillageMarshmallow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMarshmallowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

musky86%

powdery72%

floral58%

patchouli44%

rose30%

sweet100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sweet NotesFloral Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

MuskCotton CandyPink Rose

Base3 to 4 hours

MarshmallowPatchouliVanilla

Top

PistachioHazelnutRumBergamotCardamomGingerPepper

Heart

Orange BlossomWhite PeachRaspberryCoconutPeonyLily of the Valley

Base

Whipped CreamCotton CandyMarshmallowTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Cotton Candy and Marshmallow. Durations are only published for Marshmallow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,127

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTimelessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marshmallow by Chi Chi is a feminine fragrance launched in 2021 that leans unapologetically into confectionery sweetness. It opens with an airy mix of sweet notes and gentle floral notes, creating a light, sugary introduction that softens quickly. In the heart, spun cotton candy and pink rose sit over clean musk, prev…

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Timeless by Adyan by Anfar is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. This is a new fragrance. Timeless was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Pistachio, Hazelnut, Rum, Bergamot, Cardamom, Ginger and Pepper; middle notes are Orange Blossom, White Peach, Raspberry,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marshmallow or Timeless?

Marshmallow takes 3 of 4 categories. Marshmallow is rated 4.12/5 from 16 votes; Timeless is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Marshmallow for a sweet and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Timeless for a sweet and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marshmallow or Timeless?

Marshmallow lasts longest (Marshmallow 66/100, Timeless 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marshmallow or Timeless?

Marshmallow projects furthest (Marshmallow 56/100, Timeless 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marshmallow and Timeless smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Cotton Candy and Marshmallow.

Is Marshmallow or Timeless better for summer or winter?

Marshmallow suits daytime wear; Timeless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marshmallow and Timeless?

Marshmallow has top notes of Sweet Notes and Floral Notes, heart notes of Musk, Cotton Candy and Pink Rose, a base of Marshmallow, Patchouli and Vanilla. Timeless has top notes of Pistachio, Hazelnut, Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, White Peach, Raspberry and Coconut, a base of Whipped Cream, Cotton Candy, Marshmallow and Tonka Bean.