How does your car smell

Seacat · 9th July 2012, 17:27

Its simple;
1 keep car clean -wash your car daily
2. Daily - roll down windows and set thermostat to full heating for 5 minutes with blower on full and recirc on. This should get rid of the bad /foul odour.
3. Do the above for about 2 weeks daily.
4. if it does not help then change air/pollen filters

Rgds,

mb_jg · 9th July 2012, 18:36

I got a compliment from my colleague that my car has the warm smell of a BAKERY!! I assured him no baking activity goes on in the car....then I thought really hard.....figured it could be because of my son who keeps wiping his butter smeared face on the headrests!!!!

Optimus7 · 11th July 2012, 21:50

I am unable to find a dealer who sells Areon Jute perfume in chennai. My regular dealer says he did not receive any stock for the past 2 months. Wonder why good perfumes are always out of stock.

Tried Ambipur perfume, had to throw it out halfway through, thanks to wifie, who complained that the smell was not pleasant and our dress smells of ambipur after a while

. Glade was not good either. Driving without a perfume for a couple of weeks now.

archat68 · 11th July 2012, 22:02

I used the Airwick Freshmatic lavender in my car and pretty satisfied.
AIR WICK® FreshMatic®

DRIV3R · 11th July 2012, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optimus7

I am unable to find a dealer who sells Areon Jute perfume in chennai. My regular dealer says he did not receive any stock for the past 2 months. Wonder why good perfumes are always out of stock.

Tried Ambipur perfume, had to throw it out halfway through, thanks to wifie, who complained that the smell was not pleasant and our dress smells of ambipur after a while

. Glade was not good either. Driving without a perfume for a couple of weeks now.

Why dont u try My Shaldan? Its available in Moto Privilege mall, Tyrestore and most shops at GP road. They last longer than jute perfumes, and are fully natural.

potlaravi · 12th July 2012, 03:49

New Car Smell -- In 2011 September I bought new Toyota Camry. After few days I put Car freshener in my car . But one of my friends suggested not use any fresheners in new car as it may take off new car smell.
Till now I didn’t put any fresheners and still my car smells as new car.
I think once I opted for “ New Car” flavor while I gave it for complete car wash.

Optimus7 · 14th July 2012, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRIV3R

Why dont u try My Shaldan? Its available in Moto Privilege mall, Tyrestore and most shops at GP road. They last longer than jute perfumes, and are fully natural.

I was not able to find a shop which sells My Shaldan until tonight, a new shop near my area had 3 fragnances apple, lime and lemon. I bought the lemon fragnance. Will comment on it, after i use it for a while.

Heard some stories about fake My Shaldan products doing rounds in the city, lets see how this one is. Also jute based perfumes last longer than Gel based ones. I used Areon jute based perfume for 2 months in my car and then put it in the boot. Still after more than 2 months, I can smell it whenever I open the boot. For hatchbacks, it should last for atleast 2-3 months.

CAPTAIN REX · 14th July 2012, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb_jg

....then I thought really hard.....figured it could be because of my son who keeps wiping his butter smeared face on the headrests!!!!

mb jg, good explationation to the 'bakery smell' in your car. burst out after reading.

what I do -
- remove the mats n vacuum the carpets, crevices between the seat and the backrest, and all door pockets once every week or the next day after a long trip with the kids.
- spray and clean the leather seats, door panels and dashboard using F1 leather cleaner around once in 2 months.
- have place a scented sachet ILLUMINATIONS DEWDROPS under the front seat.
- have clipped an AUTO EXPRESSIONS 'new car' scent onto the foot A/C vent. This helps in sending out a burst of fragrance if required by switching over the A/C flow to 'foot'

placing the scented sachet under the seat and clipping the 'auto expressions' onto the foot A/C vent, both out of sight

, has had friends wondering 'HOW DOES THIS GUY MANAGE TO KEEP HIS CAR SMELLING NICE AND CLEAN ?'

DRIV3R · 15th July 2012, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optimus7

I was not able to find a shop which sells My Shaldan until tonight, a new shop near my area had 3 fragnances apple, lime and lemon. I bought the lemon fragnance. Will comment on it, after i use it for a while.

Heard some stories about fake My Shaldan products doing rounds in the city, lets see how this one is. Also jute based perfumes last longer than Gel based ones. I used Areon jute based perfume for 2 months in my car and then put it in the boot. Still after more than 2 months, I can smell it whenever I open the boot. For hatchbacks, it should last for atleast 2-3 months.

The fake ones are easy to identify for a trained eye, go through the other thread for pictorial comparisons. I would love to know the place from where you sourced Areon jute perfumes in Chennai. Will try them next in the car.

chetan5678 · 15th July 2012, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Optimus7

I am unable to find a dealer who sells Areon Jute perfume in chennai. My regular dealer says he did not receive any stock for the past 2 months. Wonder why good perfumes are always out of stock.

Tried Ambipur perfume, had to throw it out halfway through, thanks to wifie, who complained that the smell was not pleasant and our dress smells of ambipur after a while

. Glade was not good either. Driving without a perfume for a couple of weeks now.

Hi Optimus.based on your review i just bought a areon ken black ice .it smells nice ,lets see how long it lasts ,i was so bored of my shaldan,ambipur gives me headaches.
My intial feel i noticed is its pleasant nither too strong or mild.thanks a lot

R2D2 · 15th July 2012, 15:24

Most car perfumes give me a headache. So no perfumes in my car- she's nearly 4 years old now and smells like new. Some 'rules' that I follow:

a) no smoking
b) no eating or drinking in the car - attracts rodents and makes the car stink.
c) Cleaning the mats and upholstery regularly with mild soap and water
d) During the monsoons I make it a point to dry the cloth/fibre OE mats by removing them from the car and keeping them under a fan at home. Avoids musty smells. I also keep a few sheets of newspapers between the mat and carpet to absorb moisture and keep the carpet dry.
e) Dashboard, steering and windshields (inside) cleaned regularly with water and a microfibre cloth

Vandit · 15th July 2012, 17:10

Apart from My Shaldan range... the Grandy "Black" perfume is extremely good. The trouble is most shops i've checked ranging from Sion to Opera House don't seem to have it anymore. The My Shaldan wax i find it to wear out quite fast.

Does anyone use this particular fragrance and know where to get the Grandy "Black" perfume? I'd be thrilled! Thanks!

archat68 · 15th July 2012, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandit

Apart from My Shaldan range... the Grandy "Black" perfume is extremely good. The trouble is most shops i've checked ranging from Sion to Opera House don't seem to have it anymore. The My Shaldan wax i find it to wear out quite fast.

Does anyone use this particular fragrance and know where to get the Grandy "Black" perfume? I'd be thrilled! Thanks!

Is this what you are talking about?
grandy | eBay

BTW I purchased the following, you can smell it only when you are holding it to your nose so imagine how it would be in your car :( . After 7 days and keeping it fully open I can't smell any fragrance in the car.

AIR WICK Gel Air Freshener-Home/Office/Car-CRISP BREEZE | eBay

Optimus7 · 15th July 2012, 20:14

@DRIV3R: As I said in my previous post, my regular dealer (near sembakkam swimming pool) has no stock of Areon jute perfumes for the past 2 months. And other shops have never heard of it.

@Chetan: Good for you mate. I am glad you managed to buy one.

Also I tried out My Shaldan perfume today. The smell was good, but it wasn't strong enough. I have placed it under the driver's seat. I can only barely smell it. The fragnance is easily overcome by other smells. I am not sure if I have placed it correctly (I placed the jute based perfume there and it smell was quiet strong) or is this how My Shaldan will be?

Vandit · 15th July 2012, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by archat68

Is this what you are talking about?
grandy | eBay

Same brand.. but thats the white one.. the "Black" one if i remember correctly.. used to come in a black n green bottle/box wrap

9th July 2012, 17:27	#271
Seacat BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 109 Thanked: 56 Times	Re: How does your car smell Its simple; 1 keep car clean -wash your car daily 2. Daily - roll down windows and set thermostat to full heating for 5 minutes with blower on full and recirc on. This should get rid of the bad /foul odour. 3. Do the above for about 2 weeks daily. 4. if it does not help then change air/pollen filters Rgds,
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9th July 2012, 18:36	#272
mb_jg BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 484 Thanked: 126 Times	Re: How does your car smell I got a compliment from my colleague that my car has the warm smell of a BAKERY!! I assured him no baking activity goes on in the car....then I thought really hard.....figured it could be because of my son who keeps wiping his butter smeared face on the headrests!!!! Last edited by mb_jg : 9th July 2012 at 18:38.
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11th July 2012, 21:50	#273
Optimus7 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chennai Posts: 111 Thanked: 14 Times	Re: How does your car smell I am unable to find a dealer who sells Areon Jute perfume in chennai. My regular dealer says he did not receive any stock for the past 2 months. Wonder why good perfumes are always out of stock. Tried Ambipur perfume, had to throw it out halfway through, thanks to wifie, who complained that the smell was not pleasant and our dress smells of ambipur after a while . Glade was not good either. Driving without a perfume for a couple of weeks now.
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11th July 2012, 22:02	#274
archat68 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 905 Thanked: 642 Times	Re: How does your car smell I used the Airwick Freshmatic lavender in my car and pretty satisfied. AIR WICK® FreshMatic®
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12th July 2012, 03:49	#276
potlaravi BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: STL MO Posts: 148 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Re: How does your car smell New Car Smell -- In 2011 September I bought new Toyota Camry. After few days I put Car freshener in my car . But one of my friends suggested not use any fresheners in new car as it may take off new car smell. Till now I didn’t put any fresheners and still my car smells as new car. I think once I opted for “ New Car” flavor while I gave it for complete car wash.
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15th July 2012, 15:24	#281
R2D2 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 3,257 Thanked: 5,849 Times	Re: How does your car smell Most car perfumes give me a headache. So no perfumes in my car- she's nearly 4 years old now and smells like new. Some 'rules' that I follow: a) no smoking b) no eating or drinking in the car - attracts rodents and makes the car stink. c) Cleaning the mats and upholstery regularly with mild soap and water d) During the monsoons I make it a point to dry the cloth/fibre OE mats by removing them from the car and keeping them under a fan at home. Avoids musty smells. I also keep a few sheets of newspapers between the mat and carpet to absorb moisture and keep the carpet dry. e) Dashboard, steering and windshields (inside) cleaned regularly with water and a microfibre cloth
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15th July 2012, 17:10	#282
Vandit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: VABB \| BOM Posts: 370 Thanked: 324 Times	Re: How does your car smell Apart from My Shaldan range... the Grandy "Black" perfume is extremely good. The trouble is most shops i've checked ranging from Sion to Opera House don't seem to have it anymore. The My Shaldan wax i find it to wear out quite fast. Does anyone use this particular fragrance and know where to get the Grandy "Black" perfume? I'd be thrilled! Thanks!
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15th July 2012, 20:14	#284
Optimus7 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chennai Posts: 111 Thanked: 14 Times	Re: How does your car smell @DRIV3R: As I said in my previous post, my regular dealer (near sembakkam swimming pool) has no stock of Areon jute perfumes for the past 2 months. And other shops have never heard of it. @Chetan: Good for you mate. I am glad you managed to buy one. Also I tried out My Shaldan perfume today. The smell was good, but it wasn't strong enough. I have placed it under the driver's seat. I can only barely smell it. The fragnance is easily overcome by other smells. I am not sure if I have placed it correctly (I placed the jute based perfume there and it smell was quiet strong) or is this how My Shaldan will be? Last edited by Optimus7 : 15th July 2012 at 20:21.
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