This King sized comforter arrived quickly, packed tightly in a vacuum sealed box.  I fluffed it in the dryer for 10 minutes as instructed and then by hand.  The cover is soft and weight appropriate for all but cold nights.  With movement it has a slight crunchy feel due to the feathers inside.  There was no smell at all.  I wanted a full effect for a queen sized duvet cover so used a King insert for a Queen sized bed.  It worked out fine.