Never tried Argon oil before. Do they all have that terrible smell, or did I get a rancid bottle?
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No they don't have a rancid smell. I purchased the cold pressed organic and it has almost no fragrance at all. It has a very slight sweet nutty fragrance so I would suggest you return what you purchased for a refund or exchange. I bought two different organic brands to test for quality and neither has a rancid or bad smell.
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You probably got a rancid bottle. The one I purchased has a very light unisex scent. It's barely noticeable.
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Argan Oil has a great earthy, nutty scent, unless you're opposed to more natural smells (I use Aveda products as a baseline. If you do not like the smell of Aveda products you will not like the smell of nut-based oils). Argan Oil has a wonderful smell. It's less potent than Coconut Oil but somewhat similar.
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The oil does have some odor, but I would not consider it pungent. It is actually a rather pleasing smell. Also, the smell is not something that stays with you after use.
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I didn't notice anything myself, but perhaps the odor you smelled is because the oil is so concentrated. The company sent me an email soon after I received the product, asking for feedback. You can ask the question of them directly.
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I just spoke with the Westinghouse customer service (E-mail: customerservice@saihomeproducts.com Telephone: 1-866-365-5339). I described this smell as rather a motor oil-like (this is what it reminds me). They say it's normal for the first cycles :-) It's a glue that holds the parts together and it gets burned initially. The explanation makes sense to me, so I will give it a try. No plans to drink this water, though, until the smell (and the taste) goes away. The idea was to drink pure water, not diluted glue :-)
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That is odd, because my bottle's oil from Nuriva is thick, Orange in color and has a slight earthy smell. You should contact the company.
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Hi, this is my first ever purchase of Argan oil - therefore I don't know any better - sorry
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I just checked my bottle of 800 which I opened two moths ago. There is a smell, but it's not that strong. Are you sensitive to some odours? Maybe you should contact the provider.
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I popped one open to see and it seemed rancid, extremely fishy smelling. I have high quality cod liver oil that doesn't taste or smell bad at all.
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Hi Franny,I found the product sub standard and I cannot even smell it! My bottle came with a broken spray nozzle so I am not able to use it and I cannot return it. If I were you, I would NOT purchase this product from this source, be safe and smart and go to a reputable store.
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There is a rather long code on the bottom of the can, maybe the company website has a translation? I have really liked the flavor of the oil and will purchase more when my 2nd can is gone. I think it tastes better than the shelf oil in the supermarket. I hope this helps.
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No, it's not. If possible, you should return it. Anything, including human food, should never smell like rancid oil. If it does, it's no longer good. Marianne
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What I do is get a smaller bottle and pour some oil in that. Then I put the rest in the refrigerator. I use the oil in the small bottle and refill as necessary. I have had no problem with rancidity and I am very sensitive to it. I think our common everyday cooking oils have a big problem with rancidity. I have returned many a bottle to the store. If you don't have a trained nose people eat loads of rancid health killing oil on a daily basis--and that is going inside the body as opposed to being merely on your skin. The worst offenders are chip manufacturers and restaurants, in my opinion. What I do is get a smaller bottle and pour some oil in that. Then I put the rest in the refrigerator. I use the oil in the small bottle and refill as necessary. I have had no problem with rancidity and I am very sensitive to it. I think our common everyday cooking oils have a big problem with rancidity. I have returned many a bottle to the store. If you don't have a trained nose people eat loads of rancid health killing oil on a daily basis--and that is going inside the body as opposed to being merely on your skin. The worst offenders are chip manufacturers and restaurants, in my opinion.
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I've not used this particular brand, but I have used other water soluble oils in the past. A mild petroleum odor seems to be the norm. And the rate or degree of spoilage seems to depend on who makes the stuff. I've solved that problem by mixing only what I need at the time I need it.
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I'm not quite sure what you really mean, but I'll still attempt to answer. The one I ordered was fine, it didn't smell rancid. This Cologne has been around for a while and has the scent of regal maturity, so I wouldn't recommend it for someone in their teens to mid 30's
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Any company that produces Argan oil knows to state if it is cold pressed and/or organic if, indeed, it is. Because they don't, I agree with the other comments. Also, it is in a plastic bottle. That is a big no-no (and a red flag) in the Argan oil world.
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It has a very subtle smell of some greens, probably. When I put it on my skin, the smell evaporates pretty soon, earlier than the oil gets absorbed. I have compared this oil with some other brand of argan oil I used to use, that one was imported from Morocco, and this one smells exactly the same. Nothing disturbing to me, although I am sensitive to the perfumes etc. Hope it helps.
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The oil does have a strong smell. It's a mix of mustard oil and brewed black tea. At least that is what it smells like to me. It definitely is not a pleasant smell but it's not lingering either. I have been using the oil regularly on my face and I see a noticeable positive change in my skin so I'm overlooking the unpleasant smell. If it makes you gag then you might need to look into an alternative oil, I use argan oil as well brought it from Morrocco and it is also great for my skin.