This is by no means a light, frothy scent, neither is it excessively heavy or overpowering as long as it's applied sparingly.  I find it delightfully spicy, intriguing and complex.  Because it can be assertive, I've had the most satisfactory results spraying the air and walking into the mist rather than spraying myself directly.  Even with that indirect method, the fragrance lingers all day and doesn't really fade for hours.