I don't usually write reviews. I was very skeptical about ordering this product due to some negative reviews. It was the closest thing to the kind of purse I wanted to get my husband for Father's Day. When I received it, there was a slight smell, but nothing unpleasant. Based on the reviews, I decided to put it in a sandwich bag along with a flavored dryer sheet. I kept it there for over 2 weeks until Father's Day. I didn't smell and he didn't say anything about the smell. He's been wearing it ever since. It's very similar to what he was wearing so he was very pleased.