It smells just like the FO it's emulating. I really like this fragrance because it's very versatile in its uses for making perfumes, lotions, and bath/body products in general. It smells good on its own, and can be used to temper very bitter or spicy notes in other FOs or add a slight creaminess and sweetness to them. It's a lovely warm, cozy, sophisticated, slightly lactonic, and elevated vanilla.