Right after the spray on my skin, I was waiting that I may have to give it a few minutes for the dry down. Nope, right from the get go, such a warm beautiful scent ! Yes, it is similiar to Pegasus PDM, Vanilla, bitter almond, lavender for base notes. After a couple sniffs, I said wait a minute ! I could smell Armani code profumo, the wonderful rootbeer, and an almond scent. Not a "bitter" almond that keeps getting mentioned. It's all so smooth and wonderful, projection is good, longevity is an honest 6-8 hrs. I am going to definately get another bottle before the word is out and they will be sold out. You cannot go wrong on this one, please get it !!!