The scent of this candle was so overwhelming! I was blasted with it before even fully opening the box. Such a shame. The vessel is very pretty & elegant. Maybe if it's going in a HUGE room - the volume of smell would work out. For me - there's no way. Very perfumy, old lady floral to me. I didn't get the base notes at all. Scent is subjective so hopefully someone else will enjoy it. I think the company does care to send nice things. Securely packaged as fragile and arrived in a gift-worthy box.