I have a couple dozen colognes, although I don't profess to be an expert, and I certainly can't list all the notes found in a particular fragrance. Nevertheless, this is so intoxicating it's difficult to keep my nose away from my arm! It has some spice to it but not in an overpowering sense, and primarily it simply has a clean fresh smell. Some reviews claim it might be for older men, but I don't get that at all.