Chemical Guys New Car Smell Air Freshener and Premium Odor Eliminator Refreshes & Neutralizes Odors, Great Car Fresheners for Trucks, SUVs, RVs, and More - 16 oz

When first applied it tends to smell like TCP/disinfectant. But once it settles it does have a 'new car scent'. In 2025 I am still using it in my car and I love it. It lasts for ages. I spray it under the front seats and it banishes other odours for weeks

I recently purchased this New Car Scent Air Freshener, and after hearing a lot about the company and the quality of their products, I was excited to try it. Given the premium price, I expected a high-quality experience, and I wanted to give the chemical guys brand a chance. I seen mixed reviews online, with some people commenting that the scent is more like plastic or medicine, while others mention it smells like a new car and the best they’ve used. I’ve also seen some videos online about how great this product is. Which was why I thought to give it a try. Given my experience, I found the product to be quite different from what I expected and heard about. Unfortunately, I have to say I was quite disappointed. The scent does not resemble the fresh, new car smell I was anticipating, when I first smelt it I was confused, I thought maybe the smell would change or there must be a mistake in what I ordered.., it has a very antiseptic, dentist like smell, which is quite off-putting. I only sprayed a small amount on the floor mat. I even gave it several hours to see if the scent would change, but it still reminded me of the smell I experienced during a root canal treatment, which was not what I had hoped for.. I have had better air fresheners for a fraction of the price I had high expectations based on the reputation of the company, but unfortunately, this product did not meet them.

I had my car cleaned and the mats were left damp. This caused a stale smell to develop. I cleaned my car again and thoroughly dried the mats. The smell had left the mats but remained in the car. I sprayed a small amount onto the passenger side mat and set the air con as instructed. Three weeks later and my car STILL smells like new from that initial application. Only a small amount is needed. My suggestion would be to use a very small amount, if you don't notice much difference, use a little more. You shouldn't need much and it should last a good while.

Doesn’t really compare to new car smell, but it’s ok, very potent you really only need a few squirts, the aroma hangs around for weeks after use.

First things first, this is NOT a 'new car smell'....but it is the closest you're going to get on the current market. To best describe the smell I would say open a new supermarket carrier bag, take a whiff and times it by ten. Yes, it has a very new plastic smell. Personally I like it, it smells 'new', it smells clean and sanitised. If you are looking for something perfumed be it a cologne type fragrance, bubblegum-esque or little tree type air freshener then this is certainly not what you are looking for. Think of it more as a deodoriser rather than a fragrance. The spray bottle and trigger is of good quality, with no leaking on application. Speaking of application, you don't need much at all. I squirted a little under the dashboard on the carpet and a little under each front seat along with a few squirts in the boot area. The smell is a little TCP like upon initial application but subsides after 24hrs to that new plastic smell. I've only had the product for a couple of days so can't comment on the longevity but I would wage a bottle will last you at least a year as you really don't need to use much, in fact I'd say less is more less you overpower your nostrils! To get that truly off-gassing new car smell, it needs a touch of new rubber added to the scent but overall I'd say its pretty close. So you like those putrid cheap cherry/fruity/vanilla air fresheners, stay clear of this. If however you like that artificial, synthetic, sanitised smell I'd say go for it.

I'm not one for flowery smells or the normal car fresheners you dangle from your mirror. I get what other people say about the slightly antiseptic smell but it's not overpowering and does calm down after a day - you only need a couple of scooshes under the seats. It has a slightly chemical smell (as does a new car). I wouldn't say it smells very close to a new car but you do get hints. Main thing is it smells fresh and does seem to get rid of unwanted smells (like my dogs). Will likely last a long time and I'll definitely buy again.

Considering some of the diametrically opposing reviews on this air freshener, I wonder whether there isn't a 'bad' batch of it kicking around somewhere, sent to unwitting customers. I had/have this awful barnyard smell coming through the air-conditioning and decided to take a punt on this product. I followed the instructions as per the video only to be left with a smell infinately worse than the barnyard - so bad in fact that it made me gag and I felt queasy for the next few days every time I got into the car. There are lots of these sort of thing on Amazon and I was tempted by the idea it eliminated rather than masked the odeur and it was meant to be a new car smell rather than some sort of fruity thing. Well it doesn't have a new car smell (certainly not any sort of new car I've ever been in) and thank goodness it doesn't last forever and after a week or so I had my lovely barnyard smell back again! One reviewer has commented that this product smells like a chemical toilet - I've never smelled a chemical toilet before but I'm bound to say I think he must be right - buy it and you'll see what I mean! Fortunately, I was able to return it to Amazon for a full refund so I'm not out of pocket and will stick to those little cardboard air freshener trees you can pick up at the supermarket!

El ambientador es durable, si elimina olores, lo recomiendo

This stuff is awsome. Smells more like a cinema than new car but that’s all good. Better than cigarettes which it got rid of after one use. I will be buying more.

De geur heeft meer wat weg van een computerzaak / winkel voor kantoorartikelen. Maar is zeker NIET de geur van een nieuwe auto.

Son muy buenos pero Prefiero el de olor a Leather a Cuero. Es una lastima que no lo tengáis

Also zu allererste muss gesagt werden: KEINE AHNUNG was die Leute hier negativ bewerten. Ehrlich Freunde wenn es sparsam angewendet wird (ca. 1-2 "sanfte" Sprüher) jeweils auf die hinteren Fußmatten dann kommt es an den ECHTEN Neuwagengeruch schon sehr nah dran. Klar, die ersten paar Stunden riecht es schon sehr intensiv, jedoch nicht nach Kabelbrand oder ähnlichem. Aber einen Tag später nimmt die Intensität schon ab jmd es ist ein angenehmer Geruch in Richtung Neuwagen. Man sollte (falls vorhanden) die Klimaanlage auf ganz kalt und Umluft stellen und mal für etwa zehn Minuten laufen lassen, damit sich alles im Auto und der Klima verteilen kann..siehe dazu auch einfach mal das Video von CG. Ich bin sehr zufrieden und finde den Geruch als sehr angenehm, wenn dezent verwendet. Es sei aber gesagt, dass die Flasche wohl für die nächsten zehn Auto-Leben reichen wird. Ach übrigens..das Zeug kann auch 1:7 (ein Teil "Duft" mit sieben teilen Wasser) verdünnt werden, wobei ich das nicht mache bzw brauche. Von mir kläre Kaufempfehlung.