I believe it’s no secret that I
worship
marshmallow scents!:D
The first marshmallow scent that continues to blow me away to this day is Kilian Love Don't Be Shy...
I don’t think I need to say much more except that every time I spray or wear this paradise scent, I float on cloud 7 and am simply happy and content all day long:))
The Princess is also a divine and seductive marshmallow scent, but it is lighter and creamier, as well as fluffier than the LDBS.
Dragee by Reminiscence is indeed an almond scent, BUT even though no marshmallow note is listed in the fragrance pyramid, I can smell the hidden marshmallow note much more intensely than the almond note.
The Dragee is also a beautiful and delightful marshmallow scent that leans heavily towards Kilian LDBS, but it is not a dupe.
Giorgio Armani Si Fiori is also a beautiful and fluffy as well as very, very creamy and noble marshmallow scent, accompanied by very feminine and soft floral notes.
So why am I listing all these treasures now?
To make it short, I know from many, as well as from myself, that Kilian Love Don't Be Shy is simply very expensive or doesn’t fit into the budget....
I wanted to find a scent that would truly convince just as much and smell almost 1-to-1 like the LDBS.
And as always, this is a challenge to find a dupe that really smells like the beloved perfume that one cannot or does not want to afford, or even worse, when the scent is no longer produced/sold.
Of course, no scent smells 1-to-1 like another, but this difference is hardly noticed by our fellow humans, much more by ourselves or better said, by our scent noses;D
Be that as it may, the search was fun (for me at least:D) as I was able to discover more scent treasures on this fragrance journey. (I mainly searched for marshmallow scents)
I found what I was looking for through a very, very dear and esteemed perfumer, namely the lovely Elenasmom:))
If you’re reading this, thank you so much again for the great recommendation:)
I got a hint that Classique Pin-Up by JPG is a good dupe (if I may call it that) or at least a very good alternative to Kilian LDBS.
Admittedly, at first, I was very, very unsure whether this scent would appeal to me since I had read several times that the ginger note was more prominent than all the other fragrance notes.
The annoying thing about it is that Classique Pin-Up is/was a limited perfume and I missed out on it...
But I was able to snag a decant of it, so I can at least test it:))
Since I still have a good amount of decant from Kilian Love Don't Be Shy and now also a nice decant from JPG Classique Pin-Up, I can make/write a little comparison:))
I will now compare both to see if the Pin-Up is really a good dupe for the LDBS:))
The scent...
JPG Classique Pin-Up (Top Note): Starts with a very prominent ginger note that, while it tickles a bit in the nose at first, can be very refreshing, for example, in the morning;))
The lemon note gives the scent a very fine freshness:)
Kilian Love Don't Be Shy (Top Note): Also starts with a refreshing orange blossom note that wonderfully brings a fine juicy nectar note with it.*.*
The marshmallow note doesn’t take long to appear and presents itself in the top note from its most beautiful side.
JPG Classique Pin-Up (Heart Note): And finally, the hoped-for marshmallow note arrived!*.*
I must say I am speechless! Soooo wonderfully creamy, fluffy, subtly creamy and milky at the same time... The marshmallow note in Pin-Up merges with the skin just like in LDBS.
In LDBS, the marshmallow note is accompanied by a dark caramel note, whereas Pin-Up is a pure marshmallow scent with LDBS DNA.
The orange blossom gently approaches the marshmallow note, which I personally like very, very much!*.*
Although no rose note is listed, I think I can smell a very soft but also velvety and delicate rose note, BUT as already mentioned, in Pin-Up the marshmallow note is the most prominent and intense to smell.
Kilian Love Don't Be Shy (Heart + Base Note): Marshmallow, velvety roses paired with a dark caramel note that brings a mysterious depth with it.
The orange blossom is still present and merges with each individual note into a magical and sensual progression like hardly any other! Especially on my skin, it feels like a spell that touches my soul anew every time!*.*
JPG Classique Pin-Up (Base Note): The marshmallow paradise on my skin is also unmistakable*.*
I can also slowly perceive the vanilla, but very softly and powdery.
Vanilla powder is sprinkled over the marshmallow, and next to the marshmallow mountain, fine but fragrant orange blossoms are placed.... I can only say it’s addictive and downright seductive!:D
I can only say one thing, both are worth being included in any perfume collection!
Especially if you like sweet scents, particularly if, like me, you have a great love for marshmallow scents.:))
And yes, the Pin-Up is a very good alternative to the LDBS, especially if you like to save.
The longevity and sillage are very good, especially on clothing, lasting until the next day.
I can only say I am simply happy to have discovered such a beautiful scent that brings me great joy every time I spray it, but also seduces me!;))
Top Notes 
Ginger
Lemon
Unbuffered Toenail
Heart Notes 
Orange blossom
Marshmallow
Base Notes 
Vanilla
Ambergris
KenyettaC
ScentRed
Kailani
Aukai
Ahoi
Sweetsmell75
Faxwn
GirlofNow
Lilalissy
Elenasmom
