I have only slept on the new featherbed for 4 nights so far, it is very comfortable.  There is an odor for sure. Other reviews have mentioned it. I do not smell it while sleeping, only when entering the bedroom, and not all of the time.  Definitely shake it vigorously and let it sit out to 'inflate' so to speak. You will be surprised how it fills out.  I unpacked it, shook it out and by bedtime that same night could use it. So far I am pleased with my first ever featherbed purchase.