This rug is FANTASTIC.  I wait for a  while to write comments.  I went on a rug spending spree and purchased four different rugs.  All of them great purchases. This particular is the largest rug I purchased.   In our household we have asthma and allergies so I was a bit concerned. We had no reactions to the smell, although  I recommend laying the rug out flat for a few days and leave your windows open to air out.  The larger the rug the stronger the scent from the factory.