by Zara
Rose Marshmallow Candy by Zara delivers a soft, powdery gourmand scent centered on sweet vanilla and cotton-candy marshmallow, with a fresh burst of blood orange in the opening that fades quickly into a mellow, creamy base. It feels lightweight and delicate, with a distinct sweetness that some find cloying, though many describe it as warm, comforting, and reminiscent of edible candies or a cozy blanket. The fragrance lacks rose notes as implied by the name, instead evoking a sugary, slightly synthetic aura that resembles the texture of candy or vanilla cream. Despite some users reporting plastic or medicinal top notes early on, most agree the smell evolves pleasantly over time into a soft, fluffy cloud of warmth and sweetness. Longevity is modest—moderate for an EDT—but many praise its elegant dry-down and affordability. It shares aesthetic kinship with Killian’s Love Don’t Be Shy and Ariana Cloud, though it lacks the complexity and depth of those perfumes and is not a true dupe.