LOVE this rug!!  I have ordered varying sizes in this rug and find the smaller the rug the darker the colors appear.  There is a slight odor but nothing offensive - more like a new carpet smell, which I find rather refreshing.  I am very pleased with this purchase.  I have purchased two and will be ordering a much larger rug of this exact pattern.  I do recommend a rug pad underneath to add some cushion and floor protection. 

Pros: It is a very beautiful rug.
Cons: It does arrived rolled rather tight and takes a few days to flatten out but nothing terrible.