Fragrance comparison

Marshmallow Extrait vs Samhain Spectre

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marshmallow Extrait

Overose

4.1811 votes

Rank #20,727 SweetPowdery

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55%scent match

Closely related

Samhain Spectre

Andromeda's Curse

3.9010 votes

Rank #55,166 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marshmallow Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories.

Marshmallow Extrait
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Samhain Spectre
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Marshmallow Extrait3/5

Samhain Spectre2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marshmallow ExtraitOverose

Samhain SpectreAndromeda's Curse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

Category winnerMarshmallow ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

27%Like

27%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

50%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySamhain Spectre

SillageMarshmallow Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value89

Category winnerSamhain SpectreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

powdery88%

vanilla77%

floral65%

iris53%

rose42%

sweet100%

vanilla83%

smoky65%

powdery48%

amber30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomRoseIris

Heart

Vanilla OrchidMarshmallowSugar

Base

ButtercreamMeringueVanilla

Notes

MarshmallowVanillaSmokeSugarTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarshmallow, Sugar and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#55,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarshmallow ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Overose Marshmallow Extrait delivers a thick, sugary cloud of confectionary notes anchored by orange blossom and airy iris. It skips the animalic undertones of older gourmands, settling into a straightforward, creamy meringue and vanilla buttercream. This feminine fragrance suits cold winter days and cozy casual wear …

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Samhain Spectre by Andromeda's Curse opens with pillowy marshmallow tossed over burning bonfire embers. As the immediate heat settles, toasted sugar and rich vanilla fuse with dark wood smoke to create a cozy autumnal atmosphere. A smooth base of tonka bean adds a slightly powdery, amber resin quality that clings clos…

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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 Extrait or Samhain Spectre?

Marshmallow Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories. Marshmallow Extrait is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Samhain Spectre is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Marshmallow Extrait for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Samhain Spectre for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marshmallow Extrait or Samhain Spectre?

Samhain Spectre lasts longest (Samhain Spectre 63/100, Marshmallow Extrait 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marshmallow Extrait or Samhain Spectre?

Projection is very close: Marshmallow Extrait 45/100, Samhain Spectre 44/100 for sillage.

Do Marshmallow Extrait and Samhain Spectre smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Marshmallow, Sugar and Vanilla.

Is Marshmallow Extrait or Samhain Spectre better for summer or winter?

Marshmallow Extrait suits day or night wear; Samhain Spectre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marshmallow Extrait and Samhain Spectre?

Marshmallow Extrait has top notes of Orange Blossom, Rose and Iris, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Marshmallow and Sugar, a base of Buttercream, Meringue and Vanilla. Samhain Spectre features Marshmallow, Vanilla, Smoke, Sugar and Tonka Bean.