# Bubblegum-Scented Pillows This Gumball Machine Pillow by Lighter Side is Scented By M | Published 2014-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gumball-machine-pillow References: [gizmodiva](http://gizmodiva.com/home_improvement/scented-gumball-machine-pillow.php) & [lighterside](http://www.lighterside.com/product/scented%20gumball%20machine%20pillow.do) There is something so deliciously nostalgic about the scent of a candy-coated piece of bubblegum and these pillows by Lighter Side cleverly capture that alluring scent in a gumball machine-shaped pillow. The [scented gumball machine pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow) is exactly how you'd imagine it to be -- a gumball-shaped pillow that smells like the delicious chewing candy. The pillow is designed to look like an old-school pink gumball machine with the glass top filled with multiple technicolor gumballs. The pillow shape expertly replicates the gumball machine's aesthetic look. The gumball design is printed on the fabric using high-quality sublimated ink, so that the pillow looks like a super realistic photographic image. You'll always be surrounded by [childhood innocence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barney-x-mala) with this pillow on your bed, couch or favorite chair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Scented Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for creating scented products in various industries, such as home decor, personal care, and aromatherapy. - **Nostalgic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for incorporating nostalgic designs into products and experiences, targeting consumers seeking a sense of nostalgia and emotional connection. - **Realistic Replication:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for creating realistic replicas of objects using high-quality sublimated ink, offering a unique visual experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for incorporating scented products, like a gumball machine pillow, into home decor items. - **Personal Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for developing scented products, like gumball machine-shaped pillows, in the personal care industry. - **Aromatherapy:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for introducing scented products, such as gumball machine pillows, into the aromatherapy market to enhance relaxation and well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Marshmallow-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-pillow.md) - [Bubblegum-Scented Kitchen Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblegum-scented-kitchen-rolls.md) - [Candy-Scented Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sloomoo-x-hichew.md) - [Candy-Dispensing Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-sleep-bed.md) - [Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-belly-squishi-toys.md) - [Branded Bubble Gum Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubba-bubba-pink.md) - [Plush-Inspired Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishmallows-fragrances.md) - [Chewing Gum Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-soda.md) - [Candy-Scented Deodorants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deodorant-refills.md)