Perfect balance of warmth and light coolness. As indicated in the instructions, I allowed time to air out and fluff. There arent any odd smells and fluffed up nicely. I do not like a weighed duvet, and this one is perfect. It keeps me warm enough to crack the window on a 30-degree night. Yes, I am one of those. I do not use a cover with it, so the fabric is important to me. This duvet is not scratchy at all, as soft as I expected per the reviews.
The fabric is a little more wrinkled than I prefer, but it may need more time to adjust from the compact packaging. This is one day from being out of the vacuum seal. The presentation is simple, yet perfect for the look Im going for! Great purchase and awesome price for the value.