At first when i just bought it it smelled good but nothing crazy, I gave it a try, and eventually it became one of my favorites fragrances, the spices the pepper on the opening mixed with that vanilla is just perfect, and for the price that you are paying its just so good, Sometimes I feel like it doesnt last as long as I would like it to last but for the price I have no complains, honestly love this fragrance and recommend it for sure.