The scent is very clean & appealing, and it very gently cleans my skin without stripping away the natural oils (NMF) on the surface of my skin. The texture is very unique, it''s like a thick, creamy cleanser although it's much lighter (only a small amt is needed) when I use it. In other words, it's a fairly concentrated product. My skin is on the dry side with an oilier T zone and occasional hormonal breakouts (usually around the chin and jawline) and this cleanser is superb for my type of skin. In fact, I feel this cleanser would be ideal for most skin types (or age) since it's so very gentle and is not too "girly" for men. Yes, it has sulfates but realistically you'd be paying more for a sulfate free cleanser if that's what you're looking for. I honestly don't understand people who don't read labels, the blame the product for not meeting their expectations. If you don't mind non lathering cleansers, this one is a good one from the same line that has no sulfates;&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mario-Badescu-Cream-Soap/dp/B00OP2Q6YI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mario Badescu Cream Soap</a>.