The Perfume Library

Love Don't Be Shy (Perfume)

7.8

Kilian · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kilian Love Don't Be Shy is a floral, sweet perfume with a powdery, creamy and gourmand feel, made for women. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, with summer well behind. It sits most comfortably on evenings and nights out, and also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as feminine. Rose, neroli, honeysuckle and orange blossom absolute form a floral frame, with a fruity touch alongside. Marshmallow and amber pull that frame towards a sugary, soft, creamy warmth. The notes read as one whole from start to finish; Avapari Rose Marshmallow and Ariana Grande R.E.M. Cherry Eclipse have a close profile.

Oriana

7.7

Parfums de Marly · 2021

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Parfums de Marly Oriana opens with grapefruit and Italian bergamot, then turns sweet with raspberry and blackcurrant: a feminine, fruity floral-gourmand scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it feminine, with a share also finding it modern. They lean towards spring and summer, and towards leisure time and nights out. Winter wear is less common. It starts bright and slightly tart with grapefruit, Italian bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart brings a fruity-floral sweetness from raspberry, blackcurrant and orange blossom. The base settles into a soft, powdery, creamy gourmand feel of musk, cream, marshmallow and ambrette. Maison Alhambra Reyna and Al Haramain Haramain Destino have a close profile.

Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Kayali · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy gourmand built around pistachio ice cream, cardamom and Italian bergamot. It wears at a moderate strength, with moderate longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure and daytime wear. It reads feminine and modern. It opens with cardamom, hazelnut, bergamot, rum and pistachio ice cream. The heart brings jasmine, pear, raspberry and white peach, a fruity floral stretch that lightens the sweetness. The base is dominated by cocoa, lokum, cream, cotton candy and marshmallow, with cedarwood and sandalwood giving it a soft woody footing. Fresh and synthetic facets run through the accords. Paris Corner Khair Pistachio and The Dua Brand Pistachio Dream Gelato 33 have a close profile.

I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess

8.2

Kilian · 2018

Green · Sweet · Synthetic

Kilian I Don't Need a Prince by My Side to Be a Princess is a sweet, green feminine scent built around marshmallow, green tea and ginger. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick autumn, winter and spring, with summer well behind. It suits daily and leisure wear best, and also works for evenings and nights out. More than half of voters read it as feminine. Marshmallow gives the scent a creamy, gourmand sweetness, which green tea cools with a green freshness while ginger adds a light touch of spice. Powdery and synthetic tones give the blend a soft, modern feel. Kilian Rose de Mai and Louis Vuitton Fantasmagory have a close profile.

Milk

7.1

Commodity · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Commodity Milk is a sweet, creamy gourmand that suits fall and winter days; it is described as unisex. It opens with roasted sesame, then marshmallow and milk build a soft, milky sweetness in the heart. In the base, benzoin, tonka bean and mahogany wood add a spicy, woody depth, while a synthetic edge lingers in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear. More voters find it feminine, though a fair share read it as masculine. The Dua Brand Sweet Milk and Commodity Milk+ have a close profile.

Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81

8.0

Kayali · 2024

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81 is a sweet, fruity women's scent that leans towards spring and fall, and suits leisure and everyday wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine and modern, and it sits closer to relaxed days and evenings out than to the office. The top opens with Cripps Pink apple and Italian lemon for a light freshness, softened by freesia and nectarine blossom. The heart turns gourmand with orange blossom, coconut, marshmallow and strawberry. In the base, tonka bean, vanilla cream, praliné and musk settle it into a creamy, powdery sweetness. Hekayat Attar GenZee Marshmallow and Paris Corner Marshmallow Blush have a close profile.

Divin'Enfant

7.1

Etat Libre d'Orange · 2006

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Etat Libre d'Orange Divin'Enfant is a floral, gourmand unisex scent that sets the sweetness of heliotrope, vanilla and marshmallow against leather and tobacco. The notes in Divin'Enfant read as a single whole rather than in layers: heliotrope, vanilla and marshmallow give a creamy, powdery sweetness, while peach, neroli and orange blossom turn it floral. Leather, tobacco and coffee leave a smoky, leathery shadow behind it, and rose absolue Orpur® with patchouli rounds out the spicy side. Voters find its longevity good and its sillage moderate. Most pick fall and spring, then winter, and lean towards leisure and evening wear. More voters call it feminine, though a good number find it masculine.

Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme (2012) (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2012

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme opens with green mandarin orange, raspberry and neroli and settles into marshmallow, vanilla and heliotrope, a floral, gourmand scent made for women. The opening is bright and fruity, with green mandarin orange, raspberry and neroli. In the heart, orange blossom and jasmine bring out the floral side, while the base of marshmallow, vanilla, heliotrope and sandalwood leaves it sweet, creamy and powdery. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind. It suits daytime, leisure and evenings, and reads clearly feminine. Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme Intense has a close profile.

Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42

7.5

Kayali · 2024

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 is a sweet, creamy gourmand scent from head to toe, with floral and fruity touches softening the sugar; it is presented as unisex. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring, autumn and winter, with summer a little behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear and is rarely picked for the office. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. The top is led by vanilla cream, candied pear and marshmallow, with ylang-ylang and violet leaf adding a floral edge. The heart brings chewing gum, jelly bean, white caramel and jasmine. In the base, vanilla, praliné and tonka bean keep the sweetness going, while sandalwood and musk give it a soft footing.

Ari (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2015

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Ari Eau de Parfum is a youthful, feminine scent that carries a floral and fruity sweetness over a powdery, creamy base. Pear, raspberry and pink grapefruit give the opening a fruity freshness. In the heart, rosebud, vanilla orchid and lily of the valley add a soft floral layer. The base of blond woods, marshmallow and musk ties the gourmand sweetness to a creamy powder, with a synthetic sheen running through it. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend spring, with summer and fall close behind. It leans towards daily wear and leisure, and most voters find it feminine and modern. Parfums de Marly Oriana and Katy Perry Meow! (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Sweet like Candy (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Sweet like Candy Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral women's scent that leans towards spring and easy daytime wear. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, then summer, and it suits daily and leisure wear more than evenings or the office. It reads feminine and modern. Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition and Katy Perry Meow! Eau de Parfum have a close profile. The top of Italian bergamot, pear and blackberry opens fruity. Frangipani, jasmine sambac and honeysuckle add a soft floral heart. In the base, blackcurrant liqueur, marshmallow and vanilla keep the sweetness going, while cashmere wood holds it on a powdery, creamy footing.

Milk+

7.3

Commodity · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Commodity Milk+ is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings, its creamy warmth balanced by a woody, smoky base. It opens with roasted sesame and marshmallow, sweet and creamy. In the heart, tonka bean and mahogany wood soften that sweetness and add a woody depth. The base settles on amber and firewood, leaving a spicy, smoky warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is suggested mostly for evenings and nights out. Votes lean feminine and modern, though the scent is unisex. Commodity Milk and Commodity Milk- have a close profile.

R.E.M.

7.2

Ariana Grande · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ariana Grande R.E.M. is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around fig, marshmallow and salted caramel. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards daily wear and leisure time, and suits evenings too. Most voters read it as feminine, though a good number call it modern. The top opens with fig, marshmallow, salted caramel and quince. In the heart, lavender and pear blossom keep it fresh and floral. The base of white musk, sandalwood and tonka bean settles into a powdery, creamy, woody warmth.

Delma

8.2

Widian · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Widian Delma is a unisex fragrance that pairs floral and fruity sweetness with a spicy, woody warmth, creamy and powdery in feel, and best suited to autumn evenings. It wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and it is chosen mainly for evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Although unisex, most voters read it as feminine. It opens fresh and fruity with heliotrope, peach, bergamot and mandarin orange. The heart carries floral warmth through geranium, jasmine, freesia and nutmeg. In the base, gaiac wood, saffron, leather, patchouli, marshmallow and vanilla settle it into a sweet, creamy, spicy finish. Lancôme Poême and Nishane Hundred Silent Ways X share a close profile.

Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme Intense

7.6

Dolce & Gabbana · 2013

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Dolce & Gabbana pour Femme Intense is a floral, sweet scent with a creamy, lightly gourmand character, best suited to autumn and winter evenings. It opens bright with green mandarin orange and neroli, then tuberose and orange blossom take over the heart. In the base, sandalwood and marshmallow gather the powdery, creamy sweetness that runs through it. Fruity and woody tones sit among the accords, along with a slightly synthetic sheen. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, though daytime and office wear also get votes. It reads clearly feminine. Juliette Has A Gun MMMM... and Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Misteriosa have a close profile.

Just Cavalli Gold for Her

7.7

Roberto Cavalli · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Roberto Cavalli Just Cavalli Gold for Her is a floral, sweet gourmand best suited to autumn and winter evenings, with a clearly feminine character. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it fits evenings and nights out best, though it also works for leisure and daytime wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters call it feminine. It has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and hazelnut open it, followed by iris, jasmine and marshmallow in the heart. Brazilian rosewood and leather form the base, drying it down woody and leathery. The floral sweetness is shaded with spice, powder and a creamy texture.

Love Don't Be Shy Extreme

8.0

Kilian · 2021

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Kilian Love Don't Be Shy Extreme is a floral, sweet fragrance that softens a gourmand, creamy and powdery core with a fresh edge, and it is aimed mostly at women. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it leaves a clear trail. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter not far behind and summer a small share. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it is also worn for leisure. Half of the voters call it feminine, with modern second. Bulgarian rose, orange blossom and marshmallow sit at its centre. The flowers blend into a sugary, creamy sweetness, the powdery and fruity tones soften it, and the fresh accord keeps it from turning heavy. Scentiments Shy Neroli Extreme and Kilian Love Don't Be Shy Eau Fraîche have a close profile.

Cherry in the Air

6.5

Escada · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Escada Cherry in the Air is a fresh, sweet feminine scent built around sour cherry, marshmallow and sandalwood. Sour cherry opens with a fruity freshness, and marshmallow in the heart pulls the scent towards a gourmand sweetness. Sandalwood in the base softens that sweetness. Among the accords, fresh, floral and fruity lead, with a synthetic edge in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure and daily wear come first, with some choosing it for the office. It reads feminine and modern. It has been discontinued. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy (Eau de Parfum) and Katy Perry Purr (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Marshmallow Blush

8.3

Paris Corner · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Paris Corner Marshmallow Blush is a fruity, gourmand unisex scent in which raspberry and strawberry melt into marshmallow and vanilla. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, summer or fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear more than the office. It is unisex, though most voters read it as feminine. It opens with raspberry, lemon and strawberry for a bright fruit sweetness. Cream, ambroxan and orange blossom soften the heart, and marshmallow, vanilla and musk take over the base. The overall feel is sweet, powdery and creamy, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Moonlight (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Ariana Grande · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Moonlight Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that sets a floral, fruity sweetness on a powdery, creamy base. Longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer trailing behind. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and office. Most voters call it feminine. The top is blackcurrant and plum, fruity from the first spray. At the heart, marshmallow sweetness is softened by peony. The base of vanilla, black amber and sandalwood dries down creamy and gourmand. Adidas Get Comfy and Zara Cashmere Rose have a close profile.

M (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Mariah Carey · 2007

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Mariah Carey M Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that pairs marshmallow with tiaré and gardenia; it has been discontinued. It opens with marshmallow and seawater: a sugary sweetness softened by a faint salty freshness. In the heart, tiaré and gardenia bring the floral side forward. The base of patchouli and frankincense settles it onto a powdery, slightly smoky, oriental footing, with fruity and gourmand shades running throughout. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, winter and spring, with summer less favored. It is chosen most for evening and nights out, though daily wear also gets votes. Half of voters find it feminine, and a good share call it modern. Lancôme La Nuit Trésor L'Eau de Parfum and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb have a close profile.

Khair Pistachio (Eau de Parfum)

7.5

Paris Corner · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Paris Corner Khair Pistachio Eau de Parfum is a sweet, creamy, gourmand unisex scent, softened by a fresh, floral air. It opens with cardamom, Italian bergamot and rum beside pistachio ice cream and hazelnut. In the heart, jasmine, cream, pear and white peach add a soft floral-fruity touch. The base of cocoa, lokum, vanilla and tonka bean turns powdery and sweet. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring, then autumn and summer, and it leans towards daily and leisure wear. Most voters read it as feminine and modern. Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 and One Avenue Gardenia have a close profile.

Milk-

7.4

Commodity · 2021

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Commodity Milk- is a sweet, creamy gourmand that opens on roasted sesame and marshmallow, and it is described as unisex. Roasted sesame and marshmallow lead at the top, then tonka bean and mahogany wood soften them in the heart. White cedar and musk form the base, so the sweet, creamy character rests on a woody floor with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with daytime and leisure wear leading. It reads mostly feminine, though some find it modern or masculine. Commodity Milk and Commodity Milk+ have a close profile.

Mademoiselle Guerlain / La Petite Robe Noire Modèle 2

7.7

Guerlain · 2011

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Guerlain Mademoiselle Guerlain / La Petite Robe Noire Modèle 2 is a feminine scent that sets a fresh, green citrus brightness against a sweet, gourmand softness. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter not far behind. Leisure, daily wear and the office get the most votes, and it is mostly seen as feminine, with some calling it modern. It opens with bergamot, lemon and galbanum, fresh and green. The heart brings orange blossom, iris and marshmallow, giving the floral side a powdery, sweet softness. Vanilla and white musk sweeten the base and carry it to a soft finish. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Lys Soleia and Guerlain Cologne du Parfumeur have a close profile.