“This is an exotic smell to me. I have purchased a lot of designer perfumes, seeking a caramel scent to no avail. Bon bon gold couture doesn't smell on me. I couldn't smell Prada Candy at all on my skin. But THIS, to live for. It's strong and so special. It does have an oud woodsy smell but that makes it smell stronger. I'm a female and I feel this scent has a more masculine smell but I mix it with another perfume and it's so wonderful. After seeking many perfumes, this is the only one that I love that smells sweet and intoxicating. I do not smell vanilla at all. All I smell is sweet caramel and oud. It lasts several hours. It may not be for everyone but from the reviews here, it is very nice and well liked by many.”