Strong mealy smell at first -- a little bit chocolatey. A little like Tootsie Roll candy. Not very strong. Drydown is powdery & sharp, nothing I’d go out of my way for. Four hours later, a faint powder smell. I think people who want the smell of marron (chestnut) would probably be better off with Wickle Chestnut & Vetiver,if that's still around. (061309)