It really does smell like cookies but the taste will take you by surprise. You get a taste of the spices you may expect to taste in a dessert. Cardamon, Cinnamon, and Vanilla are the notes that stand out the most. It’s also a little spicy. I was completely taking back by the taste. From the name I expected it to be sweet, but I was glad to find out it wasn’t. It’s different from some of the other bottles I’ve had so I was glad to add it to the collection.