I have had this under my lamp in my bedroom, this is the second time I "lit" it up! So, the first time, I was completely blown away at the throw. Granted, it's in my bedroom, but I noticed the scent right away. It is definitely a cookie/creamy/vanilla/baked smell. It's different from a plain sugar cookie candle, in that you get the cinnamon just teeny tad, and the buttercream makes it so smooth and just baked like. I honestly love it. Thanks Kringle!