The scent is based on 4711 EDC, wgich is why I use that aftershave with it, I ordered mine on sale from Pasteur Pharmacy in New York. They describe the scent as: "The Scent of the Riviera is composed by these notes: Neroli, jasmine, Ylang-ylang, lemon aromas, geranium, limoncillo, pink, clover, nutmeg, cinnamon, lilac"