This Palmarosa essential oil seems to be very mild. I have an extensive collection of essential oils and try to pick up new oils whenever I have the opportunity. After reading about Palmarosa, it was one that I wanted to add to my collection, although I'm not really sure what it's supposed to smell like. It didn't have a medicinal or chemical smell, it just seemed very faint. It was pleasant, but you really need to take a good whiff to pick it up. I'll add it to my blends based on it's purported qualities, not it's scent. The packaging was good - no leaks - and it came with a dropper, so all is good.