Chemical Guys(AIR_101_16 New Car Air Freshener - 16 oz, Green

When first applied it tends to smell like TCP/disinfectant. But once it settles it does have a 'new car scent'. In 2025 I am still using it in my car and I love it. It lasts for ages. I spray it under the front seats and it banishes other odours for weeks

I recently purchased this New Car Scent Air Freshener, and after hearing a lot about the company and the quality of their products, I was excited to try it. Given the premium price, I expected a high-quality experience, and I wanted to give the chemical guys brand a chance.I seen mixed reviews online, with some people commenting that the scent is more like plastic or medicine, while others mention it smells like a new car and the best they’ve used. I’ve also seen some videos online about how great this product is. Which was why I thought to give it a try.Given my experience, I found the product to be quite different from what I expected and heard about.Unfortunately, I have to say I was quite disappointed. The scent does not resemble the fresh, new car smell I was anticipating, when I first smelt it I was confused, I thought maybe the smell would change or there must be a mistake in what I ordered.., it has a very antiseptic, dentist like smell, which is quite off-putting. I only sprayed a small amount on the floor mat. I even gave it several hours to see if the scent would change, but it still reminded me of the smell I experienced during a root canal treatment, which was not what I had hoped for.. I have had better air fresheners for a fraction of the priceI had high expectations based on the reputation of the company, but unfortunately, this product did not meet them.

I had my car cleaned and the mats were left damp. This caused a stale smell to develop. I cleaned my car again and thoroughly dried the mats. The smell had left the mats but remained in the car. I sprayed a small amount onto the passenger side mat and set the air con as instructed. Three weeks later and my car STILL smells like new from that initial application.Only a small amount is needed. My suggestion would be to use a very small amount, if you don't notice much difference, use a little more. You shouldn't need much and it should last a good while.

I bought this as I love the chemical guys products, everything I have had I have found to be amazingI cleaned my wife’s car on the weekend, and thought I would give this a go over my Autoglym, and when I sprayed I immediately found the smell to be vile.I thought maybe this was something that needed to settle, nope, the vile smell just mellowed.My wife got in the car and asked why I had spilt TCP medical solution. I replied that it was the ‘New Car Scent’ she laughed and said it was certainly not a new car scent, and said it’s 100% medical.I won’t use this again so it was a waste of money and would suggest if your looking for a medical smell for your car, this is your product, if your looking for a new car smell, this is very much not it.What a shame! Back to Autoglym for me

This product is very effective if used as specified, however whilst the odour it gives off isn’t unpleasant in any way, I found that it smells more like new rubber, than new car.I have been impressed with almost all of the Chemical Guys products I’ve used so far.I found this also to be very good, sadly though I’ve found the fragrance doesn't last very long.Admittedly I have only used this in my work van, which has mainly a plastic, rubber and vinyl covered interior, nothing really for the liquid to grab onto, and soak into to permeate the scent.Overall a great product, which I would recommend, but please bear in mind this isn’t quite new car scent, think new rubber mats, and that’s nearer to it.Overall a great product, at a reasonable price.

Strong and effective air freshener , use only a very small amount !!! Very good value will likely last years - however , if my new car smelt like this product when I collected it I would take it back - more kitchen cleaner type smell . A good deodoriser and not unpleasant but slightly disappointed as expected new car smell and it is not.

Very powerful product! Leaves that new car smell just make sure to apply to carpets and not spray in the air

The audacity to say this smells like a new car. It smells like TCP! It made my eyes burn. Had to drive back home with the windows down. I don’t write reviews but I had to because this will save lives.