Fragrance comparison

Marshmallow vs Odyssey Marshmallow

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marshmallow

Gulf Orchid

4.4825 votes

Rank #18,372 SweetFruity

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70%scent match

Closely related

Odyssey Marshmallow

Armaf

4.1166 votes

Rank #11,590 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marshmallow takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marshmallow
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Odyssey Marshmallow
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Marshmallow4/7

Odyssey Marshmallow3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarshmallowGulf Orchid

Odyssey MarshmallowArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.11/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

Category winnerMarshmallowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

42%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerMarshmallowMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMarshmallow

SillageOdyssey Marshmallow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value78

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla65%

powdery48%

citrus30%

sweet100%

fruity86%

powdery72%

vanilla58%

lactonic44%

coconut30%

Scent match70%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryStrawberryLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Whipped CreamOrange BlossomAmbroxan

Base6-8+ hrs

MarshmallowVanillaMusk

Top

CoconutAppleLemonLily of the ValleyPeony

Heart

MarshmallowStrawberryApricotPeachRaspberryOrange Blossom

Base

Mascarpone CheesePralineVanillaMuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Strawberry, Lemon and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Marshmallow, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall85

Winter85

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarshmallowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 36%Date 26%Party 23%Work 15%

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#11,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gulf Orchid Marshmallow is an airy, playful treat built around pillowy confections and ripe red fruit. The scent opens with a burst of sweet strawberry, tart raspberry, and a fleeting splash of bright lemon. Within twenty minutes, the profile shifts toward a velvety dessert core dominated by whipped cream and gentle o…

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Armaf Odyssey Marshmallow opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple and tart lemon, quickly softening into a plush, pillowy sweetness. A distinct coconut note weaves through the early stages, preventing the fruit from turning too sharp. As it settles, a thick strawberry and peach syrup emerges, wrapped in a powde…

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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 or Odyssey Marshmallow?

Marshmallow takes 4 of 7 categories. Marshmallow is rated 4.48/5 from 25 votes; Odyssey Marshmallow is rated 4.11/5 from 66 votes. Choose Marshmallow for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Odyssey Marshmallow for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marshmallow or Odyssey Marshmallow?

They last about the same: Marshmallow 68/100, Odyssey Marshmallow 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marshmallow or Odyssey Marshmallow?

Odyssey Marshmallow projects furthest (Odyssey Marshmallow 63/100, Marshmallow 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marshmallow and Odyssey Marshmallow smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Strawberry, Lemon and Orange Blossom.

Is Marshmallow or Odyssey Marshmallow better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marshmallow and Odyssey Marshmallow?

Marshmallow has top notes of Raspberry, Strawberry and Lemon, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Orange Blossom and Ambroxan, a base of Marshmallow, Vanilla and Musk. Odyssey Marshmallow has top notes of Coconut, Apple, Lemon and Lily of the Valley, heart notes of Marshmallow, Strawberry, Apricot and Peach, a base of Mascarpone Cheese, Praline, Vanilla and Musk.