Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow Intense | 81

Kayali's "Yum" collection already made its mark with Pistachio Gelato, and Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81 doubles down on the gourmand direction. Released in 2024 as an Eau de Parfum Intense, it was created by Gabriela Chelariu of dsm-firmenich for Mona Kattan. The "81" in the name refers to the number of formulation rounds it took to finalize the juice. Built around marshmallow, strawberry, and whipped vanilla, this is unashamedly sweet and pink. Aromatica carries it as a decant in Bangladesh in 3ml, 5ml, 9ml, and 15ml.

Fragrance Notes

Top: Freesia, Italian Lemon, Nectarine Blossom, Apple

Heart: Marshmallow, Strawberry, Coconut, Orange Blossom

Base: Whipped Cream, Sugar, Vanilla, Musk, Raspberry, Ambroxan

Full note breakdown on Fragrantica.

The Scent

The opening is fruity and bright. Pink Lady apple and nectarine blossom lead with a crisp, almost candied sweetness, while Italian lemon and freesia add a light, slightly green lift that keeps the first few minutes from collapsing into pure sugar. The citrus fades quickly. Within ten minutes, the heart takes over, and this is where the fragrance earns its name. The marshmallow note is the centerpiece, soft and pillowy with a texture that reads more like spun sugar than synthetic sweetness. Strawberry adds a ripe, juicy fruitiness that one Fragrantica reviewer compared to strawberry bubblegum powder. Coconut is subtle here, adding a creamy, slightly tropical roundness without turning the composition beachy. Orange blossom provides the one non-gourmand element in the heart, threading a delicate floral quality through the sweetness that prevents it from going one-dimensional. Multiple reviewers noted that this floral touch is what separates Yum Boujee Marshmallow from cheaper marshmallow fragrances. The dry-down is warm, creamy, and vanilla-forward. Whipped cream and sugar blend into a soft vanilla base that is cozy rather than cloying. Raspberry adds a slight tartness that balances the sweetness in the final hours. Musk provides a clean, skin-like warmth, and ambroxan extends the scent's reach with its familiar, woody-amber glow. The overall effect is sweet, feminine, and more sophisticated than the note list suggests. One Fragrantica reviewer who typically dislikes sickly-sweet fragrances was surprised by the depth here, noting that the dry-down felt more complex and mature than expected. That said, this is still a decisively sweet fragrance. If gourmand compositions are not your preference, this will not convert you. Longevity is the most debated aspect.

Some wearers report dependable wear time with strong projection, while others find it fades quickly. Skin chemistry appears to play a significant role, as is common with lighter gourmand compositions. Compared to Giardini di Toscana Bianco Latte, which was directly referenced by a reviewer, Yum Boujee Marshmallow adds the strawberry element and skews slightly more playful.

When to Wear

Spring and fall, casual and date settings. Brunch, shopping, coffee dates, or any occasion where sweet and feminine reads well. The cozy vanilla base also works for cooler evenings. Explore the Gourmand | Sweet collection at Aromatica for more in this family.

Who Is It For

Someone who loves sweet, dessert-inspired fragrances and wants something more polished than drugstore options. If Pistachio Gelato is already in your rotation, this is the natural next step in the Yum line.

If you enjoy the Kayali gourmand approach, Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 is the layering partner Kayali recommends and shares the same sweet, indulgent DNA. Browse the full Kayali collection at Aromatica.

Available as an authentic decant in Bangladesh at Aromatica in 3ml, 5ml, 9ml, and 15ml.