I was not crazy about the scent of the soap. I could definitely see using this scent in the shower, but I would be hesitant to use it as actual perfume. To me, it has that sweet, cake-y starchy smell that kind of takes your breath. But don't get me wrong, I LOVE sweet sugary fragrances. It's just hard to explain I guess. It's not a "fresh" sweet like vanilla or something which makes for a good perfume, but its more of a heavier sweet smell.