The sample bar of Vanicream I received from my derm had no scent at all, but the 3 bars I just got from Amazon smell awful. What's up with this?
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There should be no odor at all. I've ordered many bars from Amazon with no problem. I would return them.
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The product that I recieved was definitely a Dermalogica product. I can't speak for any other sellers or products. I would guess though that if this seller sold me the real thing, they likely have the real thing to sell.
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I am very sensitive to smells and to answer your question I literally had to get up and go smell a bar. It's a natural smell from the ingredients, that isn't very strong at all. It does say it has fragrance in the ingredients but I really couldn't detect a perfume scent.
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I had the same experience and don't see any difference in the effects. I still like it. I imagine this is a newer batch. Mine didn't smell sore so I can't say.
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My husband finished his bars a while ago and it did seem like the scent was rather weak in comparison to others (like Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap) I also found these same bars for less money at lots of local health/natural food stores.
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I would send it back. My Shalimar, although I agree it does not smell like it did years ago, does smell like perfume. Mine did not have any insect repellant scent. Something isn't right.
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Kiki is right and I should have checked before buying from Beauty Perfect (on Amaazon), the product arrived without a box, the label had blurred/faded printing, the liquid did not smell or feel like what I have been using (and getting at Bliss). Lessons learned, buy from a trusted source.
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Mine did not smell the same. Be careful, maybe something is wrong. If I were you I return it and replace it with another one.
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Actually, I have also purchased this product for $90 from my esthetician but decided to purchase from Amazon because it was half the price. It looks, smells and works the same for me. However, I just read some of the other reviews about the online product containing several parabens (not sure exactly what that is) but definitely plan to do some research now that I've seen the reviews. Hope this helps.
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No I don't think it is because they've moved water closer to one of the primary ingredients, it doesn't smell the same and it doesn't feel as luxurious, but it still works well. As you probably know the founder, Jim Markham, sold to L'Oreal in 2007 and now has a new, fifth entry into the market, a product line called ColorProof ... was terribly expensive in only select salons, but it now looks like it is becoming available on Amazon at more reasonable prices. It's supposedly the next generation sulfate-fee, salt free surfactant to gently cleanse hair w/o stripping color. As I run out of my current supply of pureology (still a good deal), I plan to give it a shot to see for myself. No I don't think it is because they've moved water closer to one of the primary ingredients, it doesn't smell the same and it doesn't feel as luxurious, but it still works well. As you probably know the founder, Jim Markham, sold to L'Oreal in 2007 and now has a new, fifth entry into the market, a product line called ColorProof ... was terribly expensive in only select salons, but it now looks like it is becoming available on Amazon at more reasonable prices. It's supposedly the next generation sulfate-fee, salt free surfactant to gently cleanse hair w/o stripping color. As I run out of my... » Read More No I don't think it is because they've moved water closer to one of the primary ingredients, it doesn't smell the same and it doesn't feel as luxurious, but it still works well. As you probably know the founder, Jim Markham, sold to L'Oreal in 2007 and now has a new, fifth entry into the market, a product line called ColorProof ... was terribly expensive in only select salons, but it now looks like it is becoming available on Amazon at more reasonable prices. It's supposedly the next generation sulfate-fee, salt free surfactant to gently cleanse hair w/o stripping color. As I run out of my current supply of pureology (still a good deal), I plan to give it a shot to see for myself. « Show Less
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OK,Dragondancer, I just used the new order I received a couple days ago, and I, frankly, can't tell any difference from the original. I am also,frankly, not sure when the lower VOC regs went into effect. I have some product in an older can, and still, I don't see a difference. It holds well, and if my hair gets messed-up wearing a hat or a strong wind, my hair doesn't have that dirty feel like so many other hair sprays. I'd say you most likely will still be happy with this product, even though they have had to drop the VOC's to the newly approved levels. I know I am glad I can't tell any change, cause I hate that dirty feel. I hope that helped. Good Luck with it. Jeff OK,Dragondancer, I just used the new order I received a couple days ago, and I, frankly, can't tell any difference from the original. I am also,frankly, not sure when the lower VOC regs went into effect. I have some product in an older can, and still, I don't see a difference. It holds well, and if my hair gets messed-up wearing a hat or a strong wind, my hair doesn't have that dirty feel like so many other hair sprays. I'd say you most likely will still be happy with this product, even though they have had to drop the VOC's to the newly approved levels. I know I am glad I can't tell any... » Read More OK,Dragondancer, I just used the new order I received a couple days ago, and I, frankly, can't tell any difference from the original. I am also,frankly, not sure when the lower VOC regs went into effect. I have some product in an older can, and still, I don't see a difference. It holds well, and if my hair gets messed-up wearing a hat or a strong wind, my hair doesn't have that dirty feel like so many other hair sprays. I'd say you most likely will still be happy with this product, even though they have had to drop the VOC's to the newly approved levels. I know I am glad I can't tell any change, cause I hate that dirty feel. I hope that helped. Good Luck with it. Jeff « Show Less
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I didn't have that scent with mine. I have read numerous other reviews that say the same thing about that same plastic odor and I was concerned that would be an issue but there is no distinct odor I had with mine!
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I didn't notice any smell but I'd also guess it might have been from the plastic packaging if they smelled anything. Some people are, well, looking for things like this to a degree of neurosis. I just went and cut open a fresh pack and there is no discernible odor.
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The bar is vacuum-sealed in a foil like packet, so there is no apparent scent. However, each bar is dense and heavy, not what I would recommend for backpacking. I keep one in my car for emergencies.
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I do feel there is an odor to it. I made lotion bars with coconut oil, wax and lavender essential oil. The wax odor is the main odor you smell when using the bars.
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In wondering if it matters who the seller us? I got mine from amazon and had no smell. I am very sensitive to scents.
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It may be a factory reject or it may be a fake. Regardless, somethings not right. Ask for a refund from Amazon. I did and they gave me my money back. I compared bottle I receives from Amazon to a bottle from Nordstrom and the 'Amazon' bottle doesn't smell same.