I was a little hesitant to get this one at first because I don't normally enjoy wearing scents with fir or pine in them, and was pleasantly surprised that the only aspect of the Douglas fir that comes out on my skin is just an overall fresh greenness, and not straight up FIR TREE. It's been about an hour since I put it on, and I very much get the winter spices (to me it smells like orange, clove, and cinnamon) and the beeswax candles. I suspect that as it wears on, the vanillic aspect will come through more. There is also an almost cashmere like note that I think could be the "blanket around your shoulders" bit. This one really delivers on the holiday feel. In my mind, it's painting a picture of sitting in your very favorite spot on the couch with a blanket all snugged around, fuzzy socks on the feet, a cat in the lap, and a mug of hot cider on the side table. It's perfect for the season.