After unpacking the bag had a pungent odor. This could for example be a means to mold prevention. If you auslüftet the bag one week at the open air, for example, on the balcony, the pungent odor is gone. Then the bag is very convenient. For CDs in the standard format, you can also archive the paper inserts and booklets. The Organizer is stable, well made and pleasant to use. More you can hardly expect from such a container.