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The marshmallow plant (Althaea officinalis) has roots in traditional medicine across Europe and the Middle East, where its roots were used to soothe sore throats. Confectioners eventually adopted these extracts to create a medicinal candy that evolved into the marshmallow we know today. When organic synthesis emerged in the 19th century, fragrance chemists began replicating sweet aroma molecules without relying on natural extracts. This lab-born approach democratized gourmand perfumery, allowing designers to evoke edible nostalgia even in high-fashion fragrances. Chamallow as a dedicated perfumer's note emerged more recently, part of the gourmand movement that exploded in the 1990s and continues influencing contemporary scent creation.