OOB this smelled medicinal. It reminded me of my grandmother's hairspray and it had notes of alcohol. But as with all FO's they need to be tested out before a decision is made. It is not a traditional scent so don't expect it to be. I mixed it in lotion. It is surprisingly dark and decadent. I picked up on the juniper first, and then after a time I detected the chili leaves, and lastly, as it calms on the skin, I actually got rain mixed with a little cedar. This fragrance is quite unusual and is becoming a favorite.