I like it. On me, it starts out chocolate and fresh rose and STAYS that way. No subtlety at all. (just like me, really! LOL!) My sweetheart really isn't into rose scents--he thinks they are too old-lady so this didn't do anything for him at all. Personally, I like it, because rose stuff usually ends up smelling like dirt/dust on me. So I'm impressed it stays rose-y. ANYWAY, I am thinking it will layer nicely with one of my more customary scents. I tend to wear incensey, spicey type stuff (patchouli, amber, sandalwood, etc.)
I didn't get any underlying vanilla, coffee, or bitterness. Just those two very strong top notes.