This candle was a given to me as a gift during a VIP champagne tasting in Reims, France. The candle is brand new and comes in full packaging. I opened the bottom of the plastic wrap in order to photograph the actual candle, and then wrapped it back up for shipment. The exact scent is not noted on the candle. It is not overly sweet or musky, and smells a little something like sandalwood to me.