This perfume is AMAZING!!! Dark cherry, mysterious, smoky, sexy, unisex. No need to macerate! It lasts a long time, longer than most. I would say projection is moderate. This is perfection for the fall. Definitely more of an evening scent but I do not care-26 sprays during the day for me. It's that intoxicating! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT 💝💝💝