My first experience with this candle was at my sisters house back in 2005-2006. I walked in and was in heaven! The candle was in the living room, which was at the other end of the house from the front door so I was amazed that I could smell it when I first walked in the door. Ever since then, when I have the money, I will buy Yankee Macintosh every time over any other scent. Absolutely luscious!