Marshmallow

What it brings

A tender, nostalgic sweetness.

Origins and uses

Marshmallow owes its name to a plant, the marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis), whose root gave a mucilage used in a honey-sweetened preparation for sore throats. In the nineteenth century, French confectioners replaced honey with sugar, then used egg white, gelatine and starch, which made industrial production possible. In the late nineteenth century, it was often flavoured with rose water.

In perfumery, marshmallow is a recreated accord: it evokes soft confectionery, with sugar, vanilla, a floral touch and an almost powdery texture. It sits in the base of compositions, making them tender and gourmand.

In our catalogue, marshmallow softens the base of Love, don't be shy by Kilian Paris, Moon Carnival by Vilhelm Parfumerie and Sintra by Memo Paris, three very different fragrances.