I like a 'grown up' gourmand fragrance, and this is it for me. Oh my gosh, it is devine. It starts slightly sweeter than when it dries down, and is beautiful throughout. I Highly recommend. It is currently one of my all time fav fragrances. For me, this is stunning by itself, and if I'm allowed to say, sublime when layered with Guerlain spiritueuse double vanille.