The rug came before anticipated delivery date and was rolled not folded. There is an odor but not terrible, more of a newness smell maybe. The rug is fine for color but it does not have the pile height that is shown in pictures. It is completely flat. Also the pattern border and the  bound edge are not even on the edge that I saw, only unrolled it a little. I will be donating this rug as it will be easier than returning it. The price is good but quality disappointed.