This is a very soft, lingering scent. I've loved Patchouli Since the early sixties, it's hard to find a patchouli that reminds me of the scent of those years. This patchouli is soft and well blended with the other scents. I find "Mothers Lila" to be one of mother's nicer Incense. All of mothers India incense are very pleasing and true to their description.