Mashumaro

Blind test, opening up as what comes across as a quite nice and warm ambery wood with vanilla and dark roasted spices, with just enough sweetness to keep friendly and comfortable. It suggests oud, but if so, its character is ghostly there, letting the other notes play out their roles. That sweetness and some of its amberly loveliness does unfortunately die down, leaving more of a dried wood feeling, but still keeping its spice character. By the middle of the day it's more of a herby-pine aromatic, pleasant, but that resinous and sweetness in the opening is all but completely gone. It gets a little bit more ashy at the end of the day, going from moderate to intimate projection and hanging around a bit longer than 12 hours. Thus, I'm a little surprised by the notes. I did test this once before it was added, and my notes then were more akin to toasted almonds, almost to a caramel popcorn vibe. However, looking at the notes the incense balances this gourmand expectation, giving it more maturity and depth. You never get marshmallow, milk, or praline. Think more incense and cashmere with a top caramel sweetness, and a hint of rose hanging out in the background. Its swing between warmth and sweetness says cool fall weather, playful but lets maybe stay in, flirty but intimate and cozy.

My newest marshmallow obsession. ♥️ This one opens up with a nice sweet toasted marshmallow with slight smokiness which is prominent in the beginning. As it transitions to the mid (to me), I get more of a woody, floral, green aromatic vibe (tangy, zingy, incense). It gives me like an "Aventus" mid (without the birch) with the marshmallow sweetness now more in the background. On the drydown, you still have the marshmallow throughout and you get some more of the vanilla. Overall, I love this one. Definitely worth a sample. That's what I did before purchasing to see what all the hype was about. Funny thing, the same day I received my sample it was available at one of favorite online shops. So I rushed to buy it like a crazy fraghead 😂. No regrets. Unisex. 😁

Mashumaro is an enchanting masterpiece that redefines the art of gourmand perfumery! This fragrance wraps you in a dreamy, velvety cloud of marshmallow sweetness, perfectly balanced with creamy cashmere wood and warm praline. The delicate interplay of milk, caramel, and musk creates a comforting yet sophisticated embrace that feels like pure luxury. As the scent unfolds, the soft floral whispers of muguet and rose add an elegant touch, making Mashumaro a fragrance that’s both playful and refined. Its incredible longevity and projection make it a true standout—perfect for those who love to leave a lasting, delicious impression. Mashumaro is a must-have for anyone who adores sweet yet sophisticated scents. Simply irresistible!

This perfume is nothing like what the notes led me to believe it would smell like, and I really don’t think it smells sweet at all. To me it’s predominant note is the incense and something piney and sharp. I think I like it, but to my nose it is pretty bizarre and not what others describe. I wouldn’t consider it a gourmand, more like a spicy woody scent. It’s also got some cold, icey quality to it. I get a background marshmallow milkiness. It’s much more masculine than I presumed.

Yes, this fragrance is unique and not a cookie cutter sweet floral, but I think it smells luxurious and expensive. The performance is excellent, even for someone whose skin usually does not project or hold on to perfume really well. It’s deep and multi faceted and I want to smell it over and over. I do not smell anything synthetic in Mashumaro and believe that it wares really well in colder weather or a night time, but also can be worn during the day in spring and fall.