It was a great choice!  Because of my arthritis, I had TWO toppers on top of my foam rubber mattress and slat bed which; while very comfortable, were not firm enough to get up from the bed.  I was afraid this mattress would be too firm and I would not be comfortable enough but, fortunately, I was wrong!  This mattress is very plush (soft) while also being firm and I am delighted with my choice.  There is no smell to it--unless you are a "blood hound" and it was ready to be placed on the bed almost as soon as it came out of the box and plastic cover.  Also, it was manageable enough that I transported it by myself all the way to the bedroom!  A very good purchase indeed!  Oh, my little dogs like it also...