When my first order of root beer ejuice arrived, I could smell root beer right through the package. I thought "oh no, there's a leaker in there." But there were no leaks at all. Then the same thing happened with the absinthe and licorice orders and so on and so on with the "strong'' flavors and tank crackers. When my order comes in glass bottles, I don't smell anything. So I've been thinking all along that it was the scent of the flavorings leaching through the soft plastic bottles. I must have smelled just awful for the last 40 years of smoking. It's a wonder anyone wanted to give me a hug! This is sooo much better!