That's how I describe this scent. It's more along this brand's line of "Obsession" rather than the CK product line (more fresh and clean smelling). The top note of Euphoria is definitely sweet (as in the sweetness of myrrh rather than floral) that tones down considerably to a warm, smoky, spicy scent. My husband ordinarily likes more green based fragrances like vetiver but this modern, sexy, and sophisticated scent has won him over. The silage is good, it lasts well on him but this seems to be the case with most colognes. The sweetness might be the only aspect of this cologne that might put someone off but it does disappear after about 20 min and it has settled down and mixed with his body chemistry.