I have two of these bracelets bought just before our 3 week Greece vacation in September in a pharmacy and happy about the great idea to not ever spray or lotion in the evening to have. My friend wore his bracelet (black) on the wrist, I mine (pink) on the ankle, so we thought to be fully protected, as we sat side by side outdoors at supper. Smell: pleasant lemony. Three full days have the mosquitoes actually left us alone. On the fourth day my friend still had the first trick (the critters go always check with him), a day later it was my turn and then helped no more tape, bought locally from milk Autan that worked. Pity about the nice idea! :( Would have liked a better report drawn up, but I will return the replenishment platelets to the pharmacy.