Guimauve

I love this one - although once the top notes fade a little, it's quite a simple perfume, an "artisanal" marshmallow perfume, (I think basic is the wrong word - it isn't, & it's VERY French, I really do like it, it's lovely,) but I often spray it, & they layer it, later - some ppl say it's quite "flat" after the top notes, & I see what they're getting at - but no; some of those Paco Rabanne (& even JPG, now) ALL made by Puig, unfortunately - dry down to a v flat, cheap-y vanilla base - that they buy by the millions of gallons, no doubt - & boy are they flat, but this isn't, but it is, quite simple, in the far dry down - so if that's not for you, then maybe try a different one - & if you're looking for a less expensive Killian LDBS - then you want Dragee (which I find a little bit too mandarin orange, a little bit "thick" maybe almost a little "syrupy') - but then I struggle with any "too food-y" gourmande - & with Dragee - for all it's noticeable mandarin orange - it's just not a gourmande with a "fresh" / citrussy aspect - it's just v foodie indeed, & as said, a thick one; there's also a slightly soapy quality to me, too - it's merely ok, & not my thing, tbh - but I 100% do, prefer Dragee to LDBS, (bc LDBS is a bit too much, & way too syrupy/orange blossom - so there it is. I wouldn't say this was toothpaste-y - & I certainly don't find any Lily of the Valley, or similar; tbh the floral accord in here is v subtle, (& I'm thinking more like clover; la Guerlain AA Herba Fresca - but only a little, & some, subtle orange blossom, in here) - & nowhere near as much, as in Killian LDBS, or even Dragee (although Dragee does hv some similarities with Guimauve, but I prefer this so much, more - it is true to it's name, it really does smell like French country, artisanal, guimauve. Actually, I do have to be in mood, to wear Rem Guimauve - hv to want to wear a "marshmallow perfume" - & I don't wear it everyday, (unless away, for a weekend/long weekend etc - just occasionally, but it's lovely (it's maybe not a super hot weather wear, obvs) - but the mint/lavende/rosemary/vanille marshmallow-goodness, I find to be so v French, maybe even a little vintage; am in Paris, Grenoble, (& in Northern France,) quite a bit outside of the pandemic - & during the worst of the pandemic, this has always reminded me of being there + it's such a great, cuddly, comfort perfume, if that's what you feel like. Spray 3, or 4 times - & it's gentle but present, 3 more than 4, rlly - bc it is a true gourmande perfume - & more could be too much. It isn't though one of those gourmand perfumes that after 10 minutes you hv to wash off, bc it's gotten to be too much - sprayed lightly, this is subtle & beautiful - although as said, the top notes may surprise some - the mint is good, the rosemary/lavende etc may come as a surprise to some; it's quite "herbal" almost, in the beginning - & the ambergris throughout gives a richness & a much more substantial nature, even if it is, almost delicate - & bc of these thgs, you wouldn't mistake this for any mainstream, U.S, designer perfume - it's v European, & definitely "artisanal" - less sugar, less mass produced & less than most standard gourmandes - & definitely all the better for it. There is something just slightly bitter & "herbal" through this, alongside the ambergris, within the mix of this gorgeous, not too sweet marshmallow accord - & to me, Rem did an amazing job - it's not like any other perfume, amongst my several hundred bottles;I must not, must not, must not, order any more - until at least after Christmas, or this time next year, more like) - ppl on Fragrantica are the worst enablers; I blame you all!

Amazing MARSHMALLOW that pulls together diverse elements... Once the spray dries and the sillage starts to open up, I can feel the powdery almond accented by citrus, fresh-spicy & aromatic nuances. I don't know how they did it, but the overall effect, even in the opening, is "guimauve", or marshmallow. As it transitions to the heart it gets sweeter and white-florals emerge including neroli & jasmine with clean, fluffy, sweet, green & spicy nuances that are all somehow pressed into the service of the marshmallow effect. As it's drying down, the vanilla comes more forward, while tonka here leans to the powdery, sweet, soft-spicy, woody & tobacco-flower facets, rather than the fruity aspects. Musk and sandalwood here fluff up the marshmallow with creamy sweetness. Overall you get an amazing fresh marshmallow that's nuanced from the powdery exterior, to the pillow-y softness, to the creamy sweet interior. The performance is slightly above average for year round wear. This was love at first scent for me. 10/10. Enjoy! Contrast to Love Don't Be Shy By Kilian: These are different, but there are similarities with a marshmallow vibe. Love Don't Be Shy has a more forward caramel quality in the drydown, while Guimauve keeps it in the range of powdery marshmallow sweetness. Guimauve has stronger performance. Update 03/09/25: Have been wearing this off and on over the last few days. It's so creamy marshmallow-y, but I was also struck by an impression of orange-blossom although it's not listed int he notes. It's stayed on my coat for 3 or 4 days so far. I paired it with Orange Flower Oscar de la Renta to bring the impression of orange-blossom out even further. I can pick out all the notes if I look for them, but the first 4 ranked notes are the most dominant (vanilla, almond, tonka, neroli). Love it a lot.

another perfume that i would've missed out on based only on the notes and main accords. i love this perfume so much. it reminds me of a dollhouse, dusted with marshmallows powders. powdery marshmallows, a bit minty but it keeps the fragrance from being too sweet. there's also a bit of soft, cute sweater-wearing grandma vibes and sugary, powdery scent that i love about this. it's a very... cute fragrance!! it's soft and fluffy and the minty note really does bring a layer of fresh attitude to this scent that is otherwise a little dollhouse named 'guimauve'! 💗 [this is my ideal day to day, comforting and cozy and huggable fragrance. it's a dollhouse for sure and i want to be a doll so badly so it's perfect for me, haha. when someone says "you smell like your house" type of fragrance and this is the fragrance 😍 i really do live in a house that looks like a dollhouse so it feels very personalized] also: i know about this perfume from gabbylovesperfumes, she mentioned the three within this set and she was very accurate even down to the mint being a tad unpleasant 😅, but the reviewer who really sold it was chrissylove. she mentioned it smells like hotel shampoo and i love chic and stylized, romantic hotel settings. preferably if there are surrounding palm trees, jazzy music playing, a café within the resort, cool winter air, something about it is artistically sleazy and i just really love it 💘🌴🌹

The PERFECT blend of green/gourmand! I am a lover of both of those genres, and this is the best of both worlds! Guimauve is such a beautifully blended fragrance and honestly surprised me with how much I enjoy it. I can definitely appreciate the LDBS references from the neroli, but I don't find Guimauve nearly as cloying. I know a few reviewers have stated that this marshmallow is much more of a powdery take, like the outside dusting of an artisan marshmallow. I would say this is a pretty accurate description. The powdery-ness of this fragrance is also reminiscent of 'chalkier' candies like candy hearts or Neccos. Honestly, this is the first fragrance I have come across described as "powdery" and I am not immediately reminded of old ladies when I smell it. The notes truly work so well together to make this a light girly scent. Even my boyfriend commented and said this smelled "pink" and "girly", which is a pretty good description from him! haha Overall, I actually prefer Guimauve to LDBS. I find this to be comparable, but I definitely wouldn't call this a dupe by any means. This is a good option if you also find LDBS to be cloying. Uplifting green notes balance the fragrance but may be off-putting to some. Good year-round fragrance and I find myself reaching for this one VERY frequently!

I am surprised that people list this as a predominantly winter scent as to me this is a brilliant sunny summers day smell. It has been properly hot here today, not just "British hot" which seems to be quite cool by the standards of some! But today, clear blue skies, the sun shining down, the temperature hitting 28 degrees Celsius and this perfume smelled fantastic! As others have said this is a really "pretty" smell that luckily does not venture into the categories of cloying, sickly sweet or cheap smelling. It has quite an airy feel, projecting well and creating a lovely gentle aura of scent around the body. While I have worn and enjoyed this during much cooler weather and enjoyed it, for me it really shines in the warmth of summer. I also find that this scent reminds me quite a lot of Guerlain La Plus Beau Jour de ma Vie, not quite the same but for me very similar, which is an added bonus. Longevity is moderate to long lasting and projection of about 2 feet. Definitely one worth trying, it is now going very definitely into my Want list.