This is a lovely, syrupy fragrance that gives you an initial blast of rum, honey and florals, before settling down to a creamy vanilla floral scent. That said, the flowers are not in your face, they are tempered by the sandlewood and myrrh. The name is spot on - it really is a smoother, more velvet interpretation of Black Orchid. The strength is ok, I generally cannot smell it on myself after a couple of hours. Sillage must be good because I always get compliments, even when I cannot smell it myself.