this is definitely an interesting fragrance, smells almost like walking into an antique shop. i was expecting a bit more warmth to the spice and floral but its definitely more dry, like a perfume your grandmother would wear, which is great if you're into that sort of thing. the dry down is very smoky and incense - like as it says. not bad, just not my thing! i wouldnt recommend blind buying that being said. but the bottle is gorgeous! even if i don't use it much it'll be on display