At first The Organ Grinder smelled like almonds and tobacco on me, and a little vanilla. But after about 90 minutes, it's mainly root beer and patchouli. I smell pine only in the vial.
It's unlike anything I've ever smelled before. Really complex. I like it a lot! I worried my husband would think it too masculine, but he says he digs it.
ETA: This was actually the first BPAL I ever tried. I have since worn about 2 dozen others, but I keep coming back to The Organ Grinder. It is far and away my favorite BPAL. I just ordered a 5 ml - my first!