First thought: rich, floral, heady..in your face to start with.  Relax, it mellows and you're able to be aware of the different parts.  I can kind of pick out the vanilla and magnolia.  It becomes more subtle but still really is a night time fragrance.that can be smelled on your skin hours later.  It reminds me of Shalimar..in the sense that you wouldn't put that on to go to work but it's intensity is perfect for nights.  Rochas is a well known perfume maker in Paris and this is a generously sized bottle for the price..enjoy!