Starts out as a strong amber on me and fades into a soapy, antique oak. It's very spooky, yet kind of sophisticated? Like the dark and sultry master of the manor welcoming you into his home.
Side note: Wet, it reminds me of, in a weird way, Estee by Estee Lauder. Which is what my mom has worn for decades so, in a way, this fragrance reminds me of my mom