Great, the smell is 🥴 but works perfectly!!!!

Just put some good smelling conditioner after and you’ll be fine!

The smell isn't great, but after I use conditioner, the smell goes away and my scalp feels so much better.

If your skin is really sensitive and/or you don't like bad smells, avoid this stuff.

It doesn’t seem terribly strong in the bottle and I thought if I used a better smelling shampoo after, the smell wouldn’t be too bad to deal with

I actually enjoy the somehow medicinal smell

It has a cheap floral shampoo/soap smell

Its smell is not unpleasant and has a slight fragrance.

The smell is horrible and stays on even after applying conditioner and second shampooing

It smells like tar but the smell is not as bad as others have said

but if it bothers you just follow it up with your favorite smelling shampoo (but be carefully because it may be the scented shampoo that is aiding in your itch and flakiness).

It's not the best product to me the PCV and daily use shampoo though are like over all this product sense like a smell is very strong and it works but not to the standard it should be because if I'm using it twice a week that means the results should be such that by using it twice a week it should last me and it should help me improve if it's that strong that I only use it twice a week so over all this product to me is maybe 32.5 but in a sense of working wise 3

Beware of the strong cologne-type smell

The smell is kind of strong and I don’t like it

the smell is kinda strong but familiar in some way

Jesus Christ this is the most horrid smelling product I've ever allowed myself to actually use

It has a very strong smell, not terrible, but it is strong.

I don’t like the smell.

like to purchase a good smell conditioner at the same time

At first I hated the smell and I was going to give it 1 star, but after 9 weeks of using it, I honestly believe it’s worth 4 stars

it works from the first time you use it but the smell is horrible

I would recommend using a nice smelling conditioner afterwards!

For me, the smell is worth no dandruff and itching, but just know that it really smells bad.

The ingredients include things like coal tar which explain the dark color and the smell, there is no way to get a head and

Still don't like the smell, but it's tolerable.

So many don't like the smell, but I have never been bothered by it.

It’s just the smell is very strong and unpleasant

I don’t really like the smell of it

But I used a tea tree oil conditioner (Maple Holistics brand) after the shampoo and it almost completely overpowered the smell

I want to keep trying to give this stuff a chance, but the smell is so so bad, and it lingers on you after use

and then you can simply add the great smelling products after

The smell was not as overpowering as I was expecting, based off other reviews

I very highly suggest rinsing with a nice smelling conditioner then Moroccan oil / nice smelling product post-shower to help alleviate the terrible scent

As the smell is very strong, ofcourse is a medicated shampoo, but it works very well for itchy calps

It had a very unpleasant smell I was able tolerate

This stuff is not the best smelling product but let me tell you it works better than ANYTHING I've ever tried

At first you are like oh its bad but not toooo bad, but I have been using it now for a few weeks and the smell has started bothering more and more

The smell isn’t bad

I gave it 4 out 5 because the smell is very strong while you are washing it

The shampoo smells like medicine but it cleans up my scalp smell

Very strong unpleasant smell.

Plus the smell was weird

but I cover it up with good smelling conditioner.

The only downside is that my hair smells like someone slapped my head with fish on it, but the smell disappears after a few hours

Horrible smell doesn't seem to help with scalp issues

First of all, this shampoo has the absolute weirdest smell

My husband says he can smell it through the bathroom door too, but that when he smells my hair after my shower, the smell isn’t as strong

I had to give it four stars because the smell is so overwhelming and not my

Smell is strong but doesn’t seem to last very long.

While the smell is horrible, I dont want to give 1 star because I feel like its expected.

the smell is horrible!

This honestly worked so well though, so the smell is worth

This honestly worked so well though, so the smell is worth

i experienced a very distinctive smell

I love it, but my sister hates the smell!

Personally I'll take a slight weird smell with the benefits this product provides

Prepare yourself because the smell of the shampoo is VERY strong

I got better results and a much more pleasant smell from head and shoulders.

I like the smell actually 😏.

The smell is distinctive

It has a powerful smell but it works REALLY WELL.

It has a powerful smell but it works REALLY WELL.

Smell isn’t pleasant so if that bothers you you probably won’t like it

Smell isn’t pleasant so if that bothers you you probably won’t like it

The scent is strong, smells like hair dye

The smell so strong I can't use

but the smell overwhelming

Very strong tar smell

I bought this for my dandruff the smell is ugh but this stuff works amazing

Not to mention the smell is really strong and not pleasant.

Not a good smell, but works

😩 i washed my hair 3 more times with my loud smelling regular shampoo and could stillll smell this the next day

So I washed my hair with this for the first time and waited 2 days still nice and clean, I had bad dandruff even after each wash once my hair got dry and it start itching and all my shoulders were snowing but with this i feel so light fresh smells good

It has a very strong and pungent smell that does not go away even after your hair dries

Smell is only negative but it wears off as the day goes on

Its not supposed to be a great smelling shampoo anyway, but it put an ease to my scalp psoriasis which nothing else has touched

the smell isn't that nice, but it doesn't linger on my hair

I tried this for a month and it does nothing but make my hair smell medicinal, like used band-aids.

It's a good product for u dandruff but the smell is strong it gives me headache

It has a slightly strong smell, would do best if it was unscented, I don't know if it'd possible

Not to be dramatic but this is one of the worst smelling scents I've ever encountered.

I'm not going to pretend the smell is

Worse smell ever!

My daughter said her hair started falling out and has horrible smell.

Very strong unpleasant smell.

The only smell is not so good.

The smell is really bad; it took bit time to adjust with this product

I have paid up to 50$ for a shampoo that has left my scalp raw!!It does have a little odd smell to it

I tried a bunch of conditioner and leave in conditioner to cover up the smell but nothing worked

It’s didn’t turn out very dry after all but don’t like the smell too much

It is an overwhelming smell but definitely worth it for helping to bring my scalp back

Smells close to gasoline and, even after completely washing out and using a good smelling conditioner, my hair still stinks pretty bad

So the smell is awful but not puking awful

and then you can space out with your actual favorites (better scents) or get a nice smelling leave in conditioner and use it at the ends and no where near our angry sensitive scalps

The smell is horrible, smells very chemical like

Opened the bottle and thought toxic smell would do me in.

Now the smell is strong but it you use a dime size

I usually use very good smelling conditioner after this shampoo to mask the smell.

I can’t stand the scent, very strong chemical smell and lingers on your hair but it WORKS!!!!!

The smell of this shampoo is awful

It has an awful smell but can be covered if you style your hair or use scented conditioner

So many don't like the smell, but I have never been bothered by it.

Nice smell and hair is soft

It has an absolutely FOUL smell

VERY STRONG sulfer smell.

; smell is like coal tar, but what do you expect?

It has a strong smell but my scalp is free of dandruff and it’s not itchy anymore

This is the worst smelling shampoo that I have ever tried for my itchy scalp

Lastly, I don't hate the smell, but it does not have the added fragrance smell other shampoos have.

It has a very strong smell, not terrible, but it is strong.

The smell is HORRID!

My hair did not feel bad after I used it, but the smell was gross

The smell is kind of strong and I don’t like it

I will say that this cleared up my scalp no problem after only a couple uses..... but the SMELL

Hate the smell

It doesn’t seem terribly strong in the bottle and I thought if I used a better smelling shampoo after, the smell wouldn’t be too bad to deal with

The only downside is the smell but if you use conditioner afterwards, you can’t smell it anymore.

I don't like the smell - and it stays all day.

If nightmares had a smell, it would be this shampoo.

I actually like the smell of coal-tar

I like the smell and it reduces my dandruff from the first time use

The smell isn’t great, also not horrible; I just use a strong conditioner and leave in spray to cover it

The scalp is no longer itchy and oily, but I don’t like the smell.

Worst smelling shampoo ever.

And it has a weird smell that I can’t really get used to.

It's a strong scent, follow it up with a nice smelling conditioner

smell is a bit strong like chinese medicine shop but you get used to it and if you have a nice smelling conditioner it helps too

The smell is not as bad as everyone says, you can manage

The smell isn't that bad either

And the smell is extremely strong

Not sweet or fruity smelling if you want that

It also doesn’t have a pleasant smell

It reduced the dandruff, the itch, and I actually really like the smell of it (almost like a tobacco and wood scent, but in a good way).

I really loved it , smell is not great because of the salicylic acid but I am really happy that it’s had cured my psoriasis.

Shampoo works great but the smell is horrible just be warned

Since the smell is strong, I don't want to use it all the time, especially when I need to go out and see people

The smell was little weird, but really useful.

Like everyone mentioned the smell is quite strong but it fades away after a day or so or if you use a scented shampoo or conditioner afterwards but the results are totally worth it

It works but the smell is very bad.

Like a really strong motor oil smell

As with most dandruff/medicated shampoos the smell is not pleasant

Yes, it has a distinctive smell and many don't like it

The smell is off-putting, but to me its worth a scales/flakes free scalp

Yes, it has a distinctive smell and many don't like it

This is by far the worst smelling shampoo of ALL time

Although i don't prefer its smell (like pesticides), it worked for me from the very first use

The smell was little weird, but really useful.

I really have to say that I LOVED the smell of her hair after she used it, so much so that I used it for a few days as well

I used this product many years ago and do not remember the toxic smell.

The smell smells like strong rubber smell but it works

I think it is a clean smell, but I guess it’s not for everyone.

My husband recommended it, maybe men don't mind the smell of tar or they just don't have the hair for it to stick to.

This smells AWFUL - like headache inducing for days

It does smell pretty bad though and the smell does linger in your hair for a little bit

But I would much rather have a very faint smell that is easily covered, Than to have a snow storm on my head and shirt.

Smell however is enough to upset your stomach

The shampoo does have a bad smell but I use a different conditioner which helps

The smell of this shampoo is extremely strong

the smell is HORRENDOUS

The smell would still be worth it with how much better my scalp feels

So I tried this and it kept the same results without the awful smell

I have him use a nice smelling condition after, to mask the strong odor

The smell is awful

But the smell of kerosene was so strong that I couldn't wash my hair at night.

Dislike the smell , and it doesn’t cure dandruff

The smell isn’t great, also not horrible; I just use a strong conditioner and leave in spray to cover it

The smell is pretty bad

The smell is strong and not great, but it personally does not bother me much because its only temporary in the

I would recommend using another shampoo after shampooing with this because of the obnoxious tar smell

Slightly weird smell when using it in the shower but nothing remaining after using some conditioner and drying the hair