This is a sprimngtime fragrance and it is like spring flowers and sunshine in a bottle. There is something very french and girly about l'air du temps. It is floral but not at all sweet...a very subtle spicy layer under the floral tones, but not in the least bit heavy. Lillies, carnations and a pinch of something that just makes me think of France, but not sure why. I love it, but only in spring time.