When I popped open the cans I found the scent of the flavors was great. The scent is stronger than the taste. There is a fruity flavor to these but it isn't strong, which I like. I just don't care for plain club soda or plain water but I don't want a heavy flavored fruit drink either. For me, these were perfect. Great carbonation, these were really refreshing and have been my new go-to instead of pop. They are most definitely like flavored club soda in fizz and taste. I didn't find any after taste other than the one you get with plain club soda. I added thin slices of lemon to them because I like lemon, and I like the Vitamin C kick it gives them. It also went very well with all the flavors. I noticed another reviewer also suggested this. I would say the Grapefruit is my favorite, Lime second, Strawberry third. But I would drink any of them, any time. The flats came in appropriate sized boxes. The shrink wrap on them wasn't the greatest but since the boxes were the right size there were no dented cans. Very pleased with the whole purchase and in fact I am about to order some more. If you like strong flavored soda water then these are not for you. If you are looking for a light flavored, fizzy, refreshing drink, you might want to try them. I also purchased these over others because they are in cans, not plastic bottles like so many others are. Cans are in much more demand for recycling so I feel a little better about that. Stay safe and healthy everyone!