strongly scented [SEP] the smell is really strong not at all subtle it reminds me of scented talcum powders my grandma used to use kind of a spicy floral smell i personally think it is too strong and would not want to go around smelling that way if i can help it that said it works well to decrease the appearance of oily roots and can extend your hair wash by a day for sure if you can stand the smell i will keep it as a backup for when i run out of the other lighter scented dry shampoos