The scent neutralises instantly on contact with skin, but it does stay on hair and fabrics. I've sprayed on my hair and could still smell it hours later, when I sprayed it on a fleece top I could still smell it over 8 hours later.The scent is pretty much the same as the perfume, but lighter (I've used this brand for several years and after a long hiatus have resumed using the roll on perfume in this scent which i love).I don't think I'd buy this again. I'm writing this review after barely touching it on finding that it doesn't stay on skin, but sprayed it on a top that smelled of bacon and it did freshen it up nicely. If I get into the habit of spraying it on my clothes that may sway me into buying it again, if the price is at least 20% cheaper (I paid about £17 for it).