Just received this & it has a noticeable vinegar or sour smell to it, more so than mint. I'm wondering if I have a bad batch or if that's normal?
817006
It doesn't smell minty to me either but I wouldn't worry about it. The smell goes away within a minute or so of spraying. Hope it works well for you also.
817007
Something must be wrong with the batch. I have never experienced that at all. I started using it right after the "Shark Tank" exposure. I am a HUGE fan of this product. Did you try calling them? The are in Washington State, I think. Good Luck and try this again, it is so good.
817008
I have used this product and it had a slight peppermint smell..do not recall it having a vinegar smell..it is not a real strong peppermint smell...
817009
Mine had a hint of mint, there is an odd smell, but after you use it the smell will soon go away. It's a lot like vinegar if you use vinegar to clean with...it's there when you first spray it but eventually it will go away. If you are concerned, contact the company and tell them. I don't know as it goes 'bad' as I've bought by the gallon and sometimes a gallon will last me months.
817010
Having just opened my bottle and taken a deep whiff -- the mint scent is the predominant one for me, however there is definitely a vinegar scent as well..but not strong. I do use acetic acid-based disinfectants at work, so I may be less sensitive to the vinegary scent.
2192659
I buy a bottle every three months and, after opening it, it has never smelled a little fishy. Maybe you got a bad bottle. I would return it and ask for another one.
310976
No - mine has been fine the entire time. My only complaint is the fungal build-up... have to use vinegar every few weeks to clean it out.
178819
The consistency seems the same but mine doesn't seem fresh. Has a sight odor to it that just doesn't seem right. I wouldn't buy again
910986
I didn't have any foul odor. I think you need to contact to the seller and exchange for another one. If you cannot return or exchange, then try to dry clean
73911
I don't think it smells that bad, many others smell worse. But yeah, I think it is supposed to smell like a combination of fruits and vegetables + chemical substances. It might be slightly unpleasant, just try to take it during meals and not try to smell it. Or maybe check the color/expiration date, mine is a fresh blue-gray, if yours doesn't look like that, it might be a bad/expired product.
2268563
I agree with everyone else. Have ordered it online And bought at Trader Joe's and never had a fishy taste. Maybe take it back, and/or try it again and give it another shot. It's worth it!
904639
Mine just came and it has a horrendous chemical smell. Will update in a week or two and let you know if it persists.
236884
Hi Jo,I don't know because out unit does't have those smell.Is it brand new? Maybe that's one of the reasons. Let it work for a while and see how it's gonna happen. If it doesn't change at all, you should send it back soon! Hope this help!
2161487
I agree if you did everything like the directions told you, then you would smell citronella it has a good distinct smell. Return it and get a new one sounds like this one isn't working properly.
71965
I always use thus and it should be very light with little to no smell. I would return it if I were you. Do you mind telling us which Seller you bought this from? I just bought a new one myself and it's fine. Just wanna make sure I stay away from whoever you bought from. :-)
92530
Hi Janice -- mine had a light odor, but that's been normal to other argan oil I've purchased. It should be mild, though, not overwhelming.
1508681
Mine never smelled so I suspect yours.may have been accidentally exposed to something. I should tell you that I am very sensitive to smells, especially of chemical origin. I would return it.
915415
Like other said, dark green color is correct. Mine smelled more like a mildewy moldy smell (The MSDS lists it as "slightly fishy"). I wouldn't recommend whiffing this too often, it is full of bacteria (the MSDS says "avoid inhalation").http://www.bonide.com/lbonide/msds/msds802.pdf
1673584
When I first started buying it a couple years ago, I would have said definitely yes, but not now. The peppermint fragrance in the last few bottles I bought (and returned) was minimal and totally overpowered with a rank or sour odor--absolutely awful and I'd NEVER put it in food! I'm currently searching for a new source and, if amazon doesn't mind, I will post a reply when I find one, as I've already been asked by another person to let them know. Amazon?
1508682
Personally, I would exchange it. When I first opened the package, mine had zero smell to it. Absolutely none. Which is exactly what we're paying so much extra money for, right?! I would assume there's something wrong with yours. I absolutely love mine.
1360352
I do not think of it being minty. It has a fresh clean smell, but I don't notice mint. Great product.