I sprayed the fragrance today while browsing, just like that. I have to say that I don't find it sweet at all. I hate sweet scents. It smells like vanilla, but very pleasant, and I would describe it as powdery. It comes very, very, very close to Chanel's Allure. I even think it smells exactly the same. I can't say much about the longevity yet. I sprayed it about 3 hours ago and I can still smell it clearly now.