I'm just thrilled! Have I bought the pillow because I have long been problems with my cervical spine. And every time when I sleep with my friend my pillow from home want to drag with. For the weekend, my little pillow reaches total! I sleep like a baby. And my cervical spine so it is definitely better. The problems zwegs the smell I can not confirm! I have also bought a neck pillow from the same manufacturer. Also because nothing stinks! I am so excited about going home 3 months old replace Lidl Duch another by this company my pillow! Buy recommendation clearly !!!