I'm very happy that, on my skin at least, I *don't* get lemon cake or anything overly dessert-like, but rather a slightly smoky blood orange which turns into a warm lingering vanilla and keeps on being very interesting due to the herbs and flower notes. It's gourmand yet very elegant and quite addictive. Great longevity and moderate sillage. Some months after it has been opened it gets even better. Beautiful all-year-round perfume.