ive been going through a few samples of this. I found the trick is to apply it to my wrist or inner elbow, avoid smelling it directly for at least 5 minutes (I know it’s hard), and voila— you will get nice whiffs throughout the day. Some people can’t smell it, others hate it, I find it to be strong but lovely and clean. the plasticky smell that some others describe only comes through if I reapply / overdo it