In bottle the scent of Fireplace Embers is most noticeable, with a warm, rich but mellow smell that is very pleasant. I call it a "full spectrum scent" with low, mid and top notes. Once out of bottle, such a fresh scent awaits you. You'll get a tropical sensation due to the South Seas and bamboo, the fireplace embers takes a back seat as a supporting role which provide the warm part of the scent. It is not smoky at all, but really a knockout scent that I believe you'll be pleased with!, I rated this an A on 8/5/2022.