This was one of the seven candles I purchased this Fall. I wanted one that would be special for Christmas, that could go into January. I didn't want an evergreen scent, and I didn't want one that was too spicy. This one was perfect! In all honesty, I didn't even burn this candle. It smelled wonderful alone, sitting on my dining room table (where I use my laptop) with either the lid slightly ajar or entirely removed. The scent smells to me like holiday baking: like a creamy, buttery vanilla spice frosting for cookies! It's not overwhelming at all. Such a wonderful, comforting, inviting smell to do my work by. Come Janaury, I was so glad to have a memory of Christmas through this candle. I have put it away for now, but look forward to taking it out again when Thanksgiving is done.