Smell: Very harsh at first. Intense leather, shoe polish, rotten citrus or leaves. However the second day of tasting I noticed a lot more vanilla and cream mixed in with the intensity. Taste: AWESOME. Extremely complex. I get a quick punch to the taste buds of smoke and meaty, oily zest but it is quickly obliterated by a sweet honey, shortcake, vanilla taste. It’s so light and changing that it makes the experience relaxing. Final note: it makes me hungry for a thanksgiving meal or an intense bbq.