Really wanted to like this but I think this is one you either like or hate. The nose is pleasing with vanilla, carmel, with hints of floral notes. The taste is entirely different. It has a strong floral/herb mid palate with a slightly smokey/oakey finish. A few drops of water did improve the nose and palate but still pretty disappointing in my opinion especially for the price point. It is smooth as advertised but the disconnect between the nose and palate was hard to overcome.