I find the peppery beginning of this fragrance to be a very pleasant little "pick-me-up." Quite quickly, you can recognize a dark rose, which gives the scent a mysterious and autumnal aura. As it develops further, this is probably the part that smells different to everyone, as molecular notes are known to be perceived very individually. In my perception, the fragrance evolves into a creamy-powdery direction. It also has a hint of vanilla, and in the dry down, a slight earthy patchouli note, which is beautifully framed and embedded by this special "creamy" aspect. For me, the fragrance is very rounded and soft, despite its peppery start. I tested the perfume again after a year because it stayed so vividly in my memory, and I still find it beautifully crafted.