Not sure if I have a bad bottle or what but it's smooth when first drinking but I get extremely strong leather notes that nears "skunk" by the end and just stays. Just skunk. Like roadkill skunk. You know that smell? That's what I'm getting when I'm tasting this bottle. Absolutely terrible. I'm really disappointed I spent $300 for this bottle. I felt so strongly, I actually went online to see if anyone had the same experience and after reading the last several reviews here, I decided to give my own experience. never again. want my money back