"It's such a pumpkin pie" comes to mind, but then it also has the sandalwood and a touch of musk that punch through just enough to make it into a... well, a manly scent. I've had ladies get in close and ask what smells like pumpkin, coworkers who also comment about the really nice pumpkin smell, and when I tell them it's my aftershave they scoff in disbelief until I get up close to them. It's made for some confused coworker gals! It's hard to describe it as more than warm and pleasant, but with a pumpkin scent I'd think that's the goal. If I could bathe in it, I would. This milky concoction is great for the skin, especially if you managed a nick you'll not be worrying about the sting of alcohol splashing it on.