My first time to try Naturade's protein shake, as I run in average of 60+ miles weekly, protein shake seems to be important to be added into my diet(as endurance running actually supress your appetite). The smell of the vanilla is ok, not very artificial, and it blends easily into the almond milk, in comparison with Amway's protein powder and meal replacement shake. And it tastes smooth and nice, just I'd like the manufacturer to tune down the sweeteness or else I'd just put on one scoop instead of two as instructed, and the price is nice as well, will see if I will re-purchase after finishing this tub.