If blind smelling without knowing the notes, I really get woody notes. To me, it smells like a well maintained DIY shed with just a touch of barely sweet warmth. After reading the notes, the cathedral incense really stands out. I have a feeling my mom will love this and be reminded of her handy church-going father. It's an elegant and pleasant smell.
This smell is intense though... I can smell it a bit through the bottle while fully sealed, and it did give me a slight headache. It isn't the type of strength to suffocate you like department store perfumes by any means, but when trying to write my thoughts and sniffing a bunch it started to get uncomfortable. People with experience getting headaches from strong fragrance should use very sparingly.