I got this lotion as a gift. I also saw it in store so I know it is a reasonably good value for the money. The scent is basically just as described in the name of the product. It smells exactly like a candy cane, which is unfortunate because who wants to go around smelling like they belong on a Christmas tree? Well besides the unfortunate scent the product is effective. The lotion is very smooth and absorbs quickly. The moisture does last for several hours. Not an all day moisturizer for sure but for under $25 I didn't expect it would be. Fortunately the scent lasts even less time than the moisture so if you use the cream early enough the scent is bearable by the time you get to work, although you still smell a bit like candy. All in all not a bad product, so long as you like the smell of candy canes.