I love the smell, not to strong.. It just reminds me of cake, or candy.. Very nice, not over powering, I'd say it's in between a body spray and perfume, meaning the strength of it. I even bought the hair perfume which is nice too, it's not over powering, it's a very light scent, great for people who may wash hair not everyday, like me, gives your hair the smell of like you just washed it. I used to use Pantene I can't find it anymore, I would just pump a little bit in my hand and run my fingers through my hair, it had alcohol in it so it absorbed quickly, so no oil..but it smelled soooo good!! I think it was a type of maybe dry shampoo? I can't even remember it's been so long... But I love this Pink Sugar!!! I got it at Ulta.com for $20 I think it's normally $30. The pink sugar hair perfume is $15 not a big bottle but lasts a long time! It won't make your hair stiff or anything, you just spray a little on after you have put your hair spray on, or say if your going out later at night it refreshes your hair like you just washed it.. Definitely worth trying out. :)