cduluk Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hey guys/gals. A while ago i started looking for the best "new car scent" sprays or any other way to get my car to have that brand new smell again. I don't smoke, and the car isn't that dirty, it's just that the new car smell is gone and i wanted to get it back :) I searched everywhere, and i mean EVERYWHERE i could. I google-searched, tried local auto shops; everything i could- to get the right "new car" scent. I purchased quite a few products based on research and their names, and thought i would post some of my opinions on each. Here are some of the products i have tried and my opinions about each of them. 1. "Little Trees" New car scent air freshener (the kind you hang from a mirror) -Got it from Autozone RESULTS: AWFUL. There is absolutely No resemblance to the new car smell what-so-ever. The smell is offensive and very strong. 2. "Zaino" Z-10 Leather in a bottle (leather conditioner) -Got it offline RESULTS: No resemblance to the new car smell. It's not an "awful" smell, it just doesn't smell like a new car. 3. "Leatherique" Prestine clean Leather cleaner - Got it from AutoGeek online RESULTS: This stuff brings out a good smell from leather when used. Doesn't smell like the new car smell, but does seem to help when used on the leather. 4. "Blue Water Productions" Leather Smell (in a bottle) -Got it off eBay RESULTS: Doesn't smell anything like the new car smell. Kind of smells like perfume? Useless 5. "Carxent" Leather Scent -Got this from the Philippines, someone suggested it RESULTS: Smells "interesting" but no resemblance to the new car smell. 6. "Zymol" Leather Cleaner- Got this from either Target or Walmart RESULTS: Smells like a mix between the carxent and prestine clean. No resembelance to the new car smell, but does help when used on leather. 7. V7 Car Perfume Spray -Got this from the Philippines, someone suggested it RESULTS: Smells EXACTLY like the crap in the "little trees" air freshener. AWFUL, NO resemblance to the new car smell. 8. Meguiars Vinyl & Leather Cleaner #40 -Got this from online, many suggested it. RESULTS: Kind of smells like a mixture of all the above. Doesn't smell ANYTHING like the new car smell. Out of all of these, i wouldn't suggest using any if you're attempting to get that "new car smell' back. If your goal is to condition your leather, use the leatherique prestine clean OR Zymol if you're concerned about the odor, but they won't give you that true new car smell. There are a few other products i'd like to try or are even on their way. They are: 9. Ozium New Car Smell 10. "Angel Scent Aromas" Leather New Car Scent Home & Auto Spray (from ebay) 11. Demeter "New Money" scent (found review stating it was perfect match to new car smell, but i can't find where to purchase...) 12. Demeter "New car Scent"(can't find where to purchase...) 13. "Lane's" New Car Scent - from online I read a response from a Lexus forum (don't remember which one) where a member found a roll of tape that smelled just like the new car smell. He put it under his seat and presto the smell was back! I tried to contact him asking the brand name with no response... Also i've heard responses suggesting throwing a new vinyl shower curtain under the seat, but i'm not sure which one i should use. Can anyone suggest any other products out there that have the true new car smell? Please no comments on how bad the smell is, i'm just looking for ideas on where i can find a better product. Thanks, please comment! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspawn00 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 hahaha.. all that work for the smell of industrial adhesives and plastics... goodluck. I'll definitely try out whatever you pick as the winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljcl Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hey guys/gals. A while ago i started looking for the best "new car scent" sprays or any other way to get my car to have that brand new smell again. I don't smoke, and the car isn't that dirty, it's just that the new car smell is gone and i wanted to get it back :) I searched everywhere, and i mean EVERYWHERE i could. I google-searched, tried local auto shops; everything i could- to get the right "new car" scent. I purchased quite a few products based on research and their names, and thought i would post some of my opinions on each. Here are some of the products i have tried and my opinions about each of them. 1. "Little Trees" New car scent air freshener (the kind you hang from a mirror) -Got it from Autozone RESULTS: AWFUL. There is absolutely No resemblance to the new car smell what-so-ever. The smell is offensive and very strong. 2. "Zaino" Z-10 Leather in a bottle (leather conditioner) -Got it offline RESULTS: No resemblance to the new car smell. It's not an "awful" smell, it just doesn't smell like a new car. 3. "Leatherique" Prestine clean Leather cleaner - Got it from AutoGeek online RESULTS: This stuff brings out a good smell from leather when used. Doesn't smell like the new car smell, but does seem to help when used on the leather. 4. "Blue Water Productions" Leather Smell (in a bottle) -Got it off eBay RESULTS: Doesn't smell anything like the new car smell. Kind of smells like perfume? Useless 5. "Carxent" Leather Scent -Got this from the Philippines, someone suggested it RESULTS: Smells "interesting" but no resemblance to the new car smell. 6. "Zymol" Leather Cleaner- Got this from either Target or Walmart RESULTS: Smells like a mix between the carxent and prestine clean. No resembelance to the new car smell, but does help when used on leather. 7. V7 Car Perfume Spray -Got this from the Philippines, someone suggested it RESULTS: Smells EXACTLY like the crap in the "little trees" air freshener. AWFUL, NO resemblance to the new car smell. 8. Meguiars Vinyl & Leather Cleaner #40 -Got this from online, many suggested it. RESULTS: Kind of smells like a mixture of all the above. Doesn't smell ANYTHING like the new car smell. Out of all of these, i wouldn't suggest using any if you're attempting to get that "new car smell' back. If your goal is to condition your leather, use the leatherique prestine clean OR Zymol if you're concerned about the odor, but they won't give you that true new car smell. There are a few other products i'd like to try or are even on their way. They are: 9. Ozium New Car Smell 10. "Angel Scent Aromas" Leather New Car Scent Home & Auto Spray (from ebay) 11. Demeter "New Money" scent (found review stating it was perfect match to new car smell, but i can't find where to purchase...) 12. Demeter "New car Scent"(can't find where to purchase...) 13. "Lane's" New Car Scent - from online I read a response from a Lexus forum (don't remember which one) where a member found a roll of tape that smelled just like the new car smell. He put it under his seat and presto the smell was back! I tried to contact him asking the brand name with no response... Also i've heard responses suggesting throwing a new vinyl shower curtain under the seat, but i'm not sure which one i should use. Can anyone suggest any other products out there that have the true new car smell? Please no comments on how bad the smell is, i'm just looking for ideas on where i can find a better product. Thanks, please comment! :) The smell of leather is really difficult to re-create. But the smell of adhesive (which is part of the 'new car smell') can be obtained by putting a small amount of Marine Glue or "Goop" on a piece of paper and putting it under a seat or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymsixsix Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I'm kind of up in the air about this one. Personally, I don't think that there is a way to get a universal "new car smell" in a bottle that will work with the so many different brands of cars. Like some of you guys said part of the new car smell is the smells of adhesives etc, which I guess are somewhat generic in the manufacturing process. But different manufacturers use different treatments on their leathers which in turn gives them different aromas. I remember the smell of my '95 LS is similar to the '01 GS that I had, but almost exactly the same as my uncle's '91 LS he had. The Benzes that were in my family had a distinct smell to them as well very different than the Lexii. Even the '96 Suburban LT smelled differently, so my point is to try and find a smell that is "clean" and a leather cleaner/protector that works, as well as leaves a clean scent, and not heavily perfumed. But, with that said, I'm still very interested to see what your findings are as you've done quite a bit of trial and error. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Many of the different brands 'new car scent's' smell different anyways......and was it not discovered not long ago that it's toxic? lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I've been using the Griot's leather cleaner, and it smells like leather. I like how that works out. they have a new car scent spray, but I haven't used that. I just like the seats to smell like leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspawn00 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I like my car to smell like pineapples... it helps me forget the miserable NY weather... whenever I really miss the new car smell, i go test drive a new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 People have been trying to do this forever, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linth Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 have you tried the meguiars? reco? My boss uses "carxent" leather scent and some other scent i liked the smell but seems like it is not sold in the USA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonster Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 my brother bought a "carxent leather scent" yesterday online.. it is close to the real thing the problem is it does'nt last long. He also bought "Carxent" fierce scent it smells like my girl friend's perfume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I just use some Fabreeze auto once a month or so. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cduluk Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 "can be obtained by putting a small amount of Marine Glue or "Goop" on a piece of paper and putting it under a seat or two." -I never thought about this one! I have a cold right now (can't smell a darn thing :( ) but when it's cleared i will put my nose to the test. 14. Goop "I've been using the Griot's leather cleaner, and it smells like leather." -I've got some on the way, i will add that to the test! 15. Griot's Leather Care linth, which meguiar's product are you talking about; the leather treatment or something else? I love their OLD tire shine (the new one is odorless...) it smelled like cotton candy! 16. Meguiars (?) "reco?" -What do you mean reco? I tried googling it with leather, new car scent, as keywords with no results =/ 17. reco (?) Yeah, the carxent isn't sold in the US as far as i could tell. Even i you google it, there are few results. I happened to come across a Philippine forum where someone was talking about the stuff. I e-mailed him and he purchased some for me, and sent it to me (had to pay him $68 GRRR). I guess it solved my curiosity though even though it's useless... roadmonster, where did your friend buy the carxent??? i couldn't find any retailers here in the US OR online... They have a few cents in addition to "leather scent" like "curves" "fierce" "mango crisp" and "blue steel" which all smell like perfumes/deodorant lol. And i've tried the fabreeze auto, it's fresh but not the new car smell :( I am absolutely DETERMINED, if not to find the BEST product, to at least try everything i can get ahold of. I read a comment someone mentioning this 'demeter' stuff, ever hear of it? I think it's a woman's perfume name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Ok, I'm watchin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonster Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 "can be obtained by putting a small amount of Marine Glue or "Goop" on a piece of paper and putting it under a seat or two."-I never thought about this one! I have a cold right now (can't smell a darn thing :( ) but when it's cleared i will put my nose to the test. 14. Goop "I've been using the Griot's leather cleaner, and it smells like leather." -I've got some on the way, i will add that to the test! 15. Griot's Leather Care linth, which meguiar's product are you talking about; the leather treatment or something else? I love their OLD tire shine (the new one is odorless...) it smelled like cotton candy! 16. Meguiars (?) "reco?" -What do you mean reco? I tried googling it with leather, new car scent, as keywords with no results =/ 17. reco (?) Yeah, the carxent isn't sold in the US as far as i could tell. Even i you google it, there are few results. I happened to come across a Philippine forum where someone was talking about the stuff. I e-mailed him and he purchased some for me, and sent it to me (had to pay him $68 GRRR). I guess it solved my curiosity though even though it's useless... roadmonster, where did your friend buy the carxent??? i couldn't find any retailers here in the US OR online... They have a few cents in addition to "leather scent" like "curves" "fierce" "mango crisp" and "blue steel" which all smell like perfumes/deodorant lol. And i've tried the fabreeze auto, it's fresh but not the new car smell :( I am absolutely DETERMINED, if not to find the BEST product, to at least try everything i can get ahold of. I read a comment someone mentioning this 'demeter' stuff, ever hear of it? I think it's a woman's perfume name? my brother got his carxent leather scent from tGi singapore he paid thru online.. we only paid $5 not including the freight, for the leather scent. where did you bought you're $68 carxent? is it bigger? actually i liked the leather scent of the "carxent" the only problem is.. it doesnt last long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonster Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 "can be obtained by putting a small amount of Marine Glue or "Goop" on a piece of paper and putting it under a seat or two."-I never thought about this one! I have a cold right now (can't smell a darn thing :( ) but when it's cleared i will put my nose to the test. 14. Goop "I've been using the Griot's leather cleaner, and it smells like leather." -I've got some on the way, i will add that to the test! 15. Griot's Leather Care linth, which meguiar's product are you talking about; the leather treatment or something else? I love their OLD tire shine (the new one is odorless...) it smelled like cotton candy! 16. Meguiars (?) "reco?" -What do you mean reco? I tried googling it with leather, new car scent, as keywords with no results =/ 17. reco (?) Yeah, the carxent isn't sold in the US as far as i could tell. Even i you google it, there are few results. I happened to come across a Philippine forum where someone was talking about the stuff. I e-mailed him and he purchased some for me, and sent it to me (had to pay him $68 GRRR). I guess it solved my curiosity though even though it's useless... roadmonster, where did your friend buy the carxent??? i couldn't find any retailers here in the US OR online... They have a few cents in addition to "leather scent" like "curves" "fierce" "mango crisp" and "blue steel" which all smell like perfumes/deodorant lol. And i've tried the fabreeze auto, it's fresh but not the new car smell :( I am absolutely DETERMINED, if not to find the BEST product, to at least try everything i can get ahold of. I read a comment someone mentioning this 'demeter' stuff, ever hear of it? I think it's a woman's perfume name? my brother got his carxent leather scent from tGi singapore he paid thru online.. we only paid $5 not including the freight, for the leather scent. where did you bought you're $68 carxent? is it bigger? ive tried the new car scent of california scent... its useless! smells like cheap cologne anyone here tried masaka new car scent from japan? how about V7 car perfume from Philippines? or Zaino Z10 leather in a bottle available here in the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cduluk Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Well i had to purchase the whole set of carxent, not just the leather one. That's why it costed me $68 bucks lol. He also sent the V7 to me. It's crap, smells just like the little trees air freshener... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Any new results or comparisons here? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOMEONE ELSE'S GOT MY NAME Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Irony of ironies ... that folks associate new car smells as a good thing, rather than NO smell as being a good thing. Yes, to each his own. That said, tanning chemicles, adhesives, etc are often some of the worst allergins ... for some, more than others ... right up there with cigarette fumes. One of the most common 'stenches' that folks associate with new car smells is the stench of off-gassing polly vinal chloride (plastic fumes) which has been identified since the 1970's as being a carcinogen. Often, people who know / realize this will jokingly go, "MMmmm! New car smell!" when they get a whiff of PVC. Oh well, if you REALLY like it, you can always buy a roll of awning plastic and lay it in your car. That'll give you a big whiff of it ... but I'd recommend you don't. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Many of the different brands 'new car scent's' smell different anyways......and was it not discovered not long ago that it's toxic? lol. Yep, there are about 25 different chemicals that outgas from the interior of man-made products in your Lexus cabin. That's why the Lexus service replaces the cabin filters every 10K miles. Unless you are certified to handle hazmat, you should let the dealer remove and install a new filter. Most of these chemical are very carcenogenic. Several will just cause mild discomfort to moderate pain.... Polyethylwillldrainurcash Trytomeltmycreditcard Ethylwilljackyerinshurancepremo Hydrolexidealergunnagougeyou Chlorobenzonofordforme Nitrogasomustbehighoctano One chemical (Lexus has not published the name of it) was discovered to actually cause a disease called Lexofeelyreallygoodo. It's believed to be contracted at Lexus showrooms while sitting in a brand new car, and apparently it is highly contageous. Scientists are still working on a cure for the strong addiction to this chemical!! If you have been exposed to anyone with the disease you will need to contact your Lexus dealer and get a prescription for Oxycantgetnewcarsmellback. The drug taken 3 times a day for 10 days will immunize you. If you already have the disease, too bad, there is no known cure yet. :o LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexus GS430 Guzzler Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 It's cheaper and easier to re-tune your brain to stop wanting the New Car Smell (glue sniffing), and appreciate other things. I like the smell of freshly conditioned leather now. And if it's been getting a tad stuffy, a good scent is My Shaldan's fruit smells. Like Apple. I like their apple smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cduluk Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 I have an update. Tried a few more products with no positive results yet. Still looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbracefan1977 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I think some of these scents are weird... hehehhe.. either way still looking forward to all of them :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cduluk Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Absolutely nothing smells even remotely like a new car. I've tried everything... Not gonna bother listing the rest of the crap i've tested, just know there isn't anything out there that works. So if you see something that states, "NEW CAR SMELL"- just know it didn't pass the chris duluk test and that it's crap. If i could only get my money back!! :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Told ya so ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Dang....I was hoping for ya. So, ok, nothing smells like a new car, except a new car. So of all the ones you have tested, seeing as how you have them, do you like any of them? Are there any that in particular you think atleasts smells good, even though it doesn't smell like a new car? And didn't you think the Griot's leather care smells just like leather? Or didn't you try that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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