So I bought it because we have one cat, two litters and one puppy; thought my house could use an air freshener whenever it could get one. It has a very strong smell and when I first used it it was quite overwhelming. My wife said she felt like she was crushed when she walked in after using it for the first time. It has calmed down a bit but still works very well and puts a fresh scent in the air. I would take it again, maybe open it up and let it air out before using it for the first time.