People have commented on an odor in some of the reviews on this doll . . . is it the new vinyl smell? or are these dolls scented with fragrance?
1374439
Our doll is not scented with fragrance and I didn't notice any other odor. Possibly the others are just noticing the "new toy" smell of the vinyl.
1374440
I did not notice a smell with our doll!! My little still plays with and loves it!!
1374441
I purchased this doll in about Spring of 2014, it is now Feb 2015. She is absolutely beautiful BUT SHE STILL HAS AN UNPLEASANT ODOR, keeping me from cuddling her...her clothes also take on the odor. Aired her during nice weather and will go through the airing process again when nice weather returns. I am hoping that eventually she will be snuggable! Have tried putting on baby powder, etc, but nothing is helpful. For the $ it is too bad this is a factor, and so longstanding. Those whose dolls do not smell bad are very fortunate!
1046398
The smell is only that new vinyl smell. It goes away quickly. My grandkids are still playing with this...2 years later.We haven't washed it.
1096536
I believe it is the old fragrance. I ordered it for a friend & she said it smells just like the one I had.
1510302
It kind of smells like chemicals to me. It's a mild smell, almost like the whiff you get when you open a plastic toy container for the first time. It's not that off-putting to me, as the scent dissipates pretty rapidly after application.
258170
hi, I like your post. I just want to know more about "vinyl". We just got our huge sectional recovered with "faux leather".. aka vinyl. since the denim slipcover was old and the couch was still great! Also, my husband has allergies... and leather or vinyl is easier to keep clean. but the smell is terrible!! I had done a lot of research on the feel and look.. but never heard a thing about the health concerns or SMELL!!! I am encouraged by your post.. but still nervous it may not be safe.. and also. wondering if this smell will EVER go away?!!
1008694
It smells like a baby doll. I don't know if you ever received regular baby dolls when you were little but it has that fresh scent to it. There was no scent to it other than that. This is a very nice doll. I never noticed a scent other that that. By no mens was it offensive, just a great, new smell.
1977626
Hello Joel, Thanks for contacting us! Unfortunately with these life like toys, there is an odor that comes along with them. You can reduce the smell of these items by washing them with anti bacterial soap, and letting them air dry. The more you leave them out of the package the faster the smell will go away. We suggest that you leave them in a top shelf in a closet so that they are somewhat hidden - but still getting air. Have a great day! - Tiffany
1962794
I bought this doll for my granddaughter. But I never noticed a vanilla scent on her.
647958
In response to your question, "is there even any hint of fragrance? In reference to the displayed container "Free Earth," that is what I have and I regret to say there is a slight fragrance. I'm VERY sensitive to fragrance. This does not have any scent like perfume. It has a slight odor of lacquer or something similar. A never smelled this thorougly before, but putting my nose right at the opening of this 1 gallen container & inhalling made me sinus, & surrounding are hurt! Regret I have to say that. Good luck! Wish I could be more helpful. T
900889
Mine had no smell at all. This is the first time I've bought it, but I can't imagine it should smell like perfume! A quick google search doesn't turn up anything similar, either.
360903
The vinyl was stiff w/ a smooth matte finish.It is absolutely the sweetest face I have ever seen in a baby doll.It is such a shame that the doll has a STRONG chemical odor....reminescent....in my opinion, to bug repellent. Without unwrapping, I took it out of the box to try to air out and see if that helped, but I started having a coughing reaction to it. NO WAY would I give this to a child or anyone for that matter. My grown up daughter did not have this problem when I showed her, altho, she could smell the chemical. Altho you did not ask, the legs contained those small beebee size balls, as in a beanbag chair, and I thought those were outlawed in "stuff" for small children and pets. I informed the company we bought it from thru Amazon. I had to pay return shipping, about $12 even tho it was purchased w/ prime A. And the problem was not our fault. Hope this helps your decision.
1922012
They are called "fresh scent." Indeed, fragrance is the.last listed inactive ingredient. I find they have a slight odor akin to Ivory soap.
731743
I think it's awful. I bought it initially and thought it was okay, but now that I am pregnant I just cannot stand it!!! I do not allow my son to sleep with it, it is so strong. It concerns me that it is not healthy (Fake, artificial smell). I am buying a different doll largely because of this smell. It seems each to their own, but I wanted to post this up there in case it helped others decide.
1940457
experience is they've always had a scent. It isn't a strong scent; a kind of citrus earthy smell probably from the items its made from. I don't like strong scents either but this is okay for me.
1711606
Not sure what smell people were referring to. Ours did not have any unusual odor. Kind of new leather smell for a very short period of time.They are in my son's bedroom, so somewhat of a confined space and we can't smell anything.
1894303
The doll we bought didn't have an odor. My granddaughter propped it on her hip and that's where it stayed.
1036028
When they arrived I didn't notice any "off smell". The Melissa & Doug website has a safety statement for each item they sell. Might pay to ck there. My almost 5 yer old has played with them every day since they arrived.