If Vanilla Perfumes Characterized 2024, Marshmallow Perfumes Will Characterize 2025—Here’s Your Purchase Guide.

      While it may not be headline news, gourmand fragrances are experiencing a significant resurgence. Even brands that typically avoid overly sweet scents are experimenting with dessert-inspired aromas. (You know who you are, DedCool!) Among the various olfactory treats that are gaining popularity, vanilla is arguably leading the way. Vanilla is a universal favorite in the fragrance world thanks to its versatility, ranging from rich and indulgent to spicy and seductive compositions. Recently, however, brands have begun to showcase a unique ingredient in their gourmand creations—one that isn’t exactly vanilla. I predict that in 2025, marshmallow perfumes will be front and center. Ellis Brooklyn founder Bee Shapiro previously described marshmallow notes to Who What Wear, saying, “It’s such a bouncy and fun ingredient, and in fragrance, it's delightful to work with. It has a spun-sugar quality and a natural creaminess that is quite similar to vanilla.” Yet marshmallow offers a toasted creaminess that helps prevent blends from becoming overly sweet. In essence, it's the not-so-secret ingredient to achieving a more sophisticated, mature gourmand scent. Below, I’ve compiled the best marshmallow fragrances and the vanilla scents they most closely resemble. If you have enjoyed any of these vanilla fragrances, chances are you will love their marshmallow counterparts even more.

      ### The Best Marshmallow Perfumes at a Glance

      - **Phlur Heavy Cream Body and Hair Fragrance Mist**

      - **Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows Hair and Body Fragrance Mist**

      - **DedCool Mochi Milk Eau de Parfum**

      - **Dossier Floral Marshmallow**

      - **Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow 81**

      ### The Best Marshmallow Perfumes of 2025

      #### If You Love…

      **SOL DE JANEIRO**

      Cheirosa '71 Hair & Body Fragrance Mist

      **Try:** Phlur Heavy Cream Body and Hair Fragrance Mist

      **PHLUR**

      Heavy Cream Body and Hair Fragrance Mist

      **Key notes:** Marshmallow, vanilla mousse, salted caramel, coconut cream, lemon sugar, orange, jasmine blossom

      Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa '71 and Phlur's Heavy Cream are both deeply inspired by desserts. However, Cheirosa '71 suggests a caramel-vanilla drizzle, while Heavy Cream evokes a lemon-frosted pound cake (perhaps made by Nara Smith). Both scents are incredibly delectable in their own rights, but Phlur's has a slightly creamier quality due to the marshmallow.

      **Customer review:** “I get nothing but compliments! It’s a lovely, soft scent that’s warming without being overwhelming. Perfect for everyday wear. I absolutely love it!”

      #### If You Love…

      **Yves Saint Laurent**

      Black Opium Eau de Parfum

      **Try:** YSL Black Opium Eau de Parfum Glitter

      **Yves Saint Laurent**

      Black Opium Eau de Parfum Glitter

      **Key notes:** Marshmallow musk accord, coffee accord, vanilla bourbon absolu, orange flowers

      Imagine a frothy latte captured in a rich yet delicate fragrance—that’s YSL's Black Opium. Now, envision that latte topped with a layer of marshmallow fluff—that's Black Opium Glitter. I used to think the iconic scent couldn’t be improved, but here I am dousing myself in this sparkling silver bottle! Fans of Black Opium will be pleased to know that the addition of marshmallow doesn’t diminish its intensity. It remains one of the sexiest perfumes of all time, just with a lighter and airier essence.

      **Customer review:** “I’m absolutely obsessed with this fragrance; it’s my new favorite. People keep telling me how good I smell, and I agree! It’s the perfect mix of sophisticated florals. Long-lasting and has beautiful packaging, I’ll definitely repurchase!”

      #### If You Love…

      **Juliette Has a Gun**

      Vanilla Vibes

      **Try:** Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows Hair and Body Fragrance Mist

      **Ellis Brooklyn**

      Marshmallows Hair and Body Fragrance Mist

      **Key notes:** Marshmallow, caramel accord, lemon, amber woods, milky musk

      Remember Urban Decay's Marshmallow Sparkling Lickable Body Powder? This is the fragrance equivalent! Unlike the overly sweet body sprays from years gone by, this blend of marshmallow, caramel, lemon, amber woods, and milky musk has a slightly salty, spicy note. This sharpness brings to mind the sea salt and sandalwood-enhanced Vanilla Vibes from Juliette Has a Gun. Both fragrances transport you to a beach bonfire, but in Ellis Brooklyn’s scene, there are definitely s'mores involved.

      **Customer review:** “I don’t usually write reviews, but I tried it immediately upon release and fell in love. It’s like a woodsy marshmallow, perfect for summer bonfire vibes. I love it! I’ve found it lasts longer on

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If Vanilla Perfumes Characterized 2024, Marshmallow Perfumes Will Characterize 2025—Here’s Your Purchase Guide.

We evaluated the top marshmallow fragrances of 2025. If you're a fan of vanilla aromas, it's likely that you'll enjoy their marshmallow counterparts just as much, if not even more!