The scent is very faint. You get hints of butterscotch but not overpowering like the Vivid or Crossroad. The Crossroad is so strong it melts its way into your hands. I have 2 of them. Lol! So caramel is a constant smell in my bag. But the Pearl is very faint. Glad too because I cant stand the smell. Thats a really good sign because every ball that I hated the smell, I've had great success with, Crossroad, Reign, Tropical Heat Hybrid, etc.