I searched several versions of this tote on Amazon until I landed on one where no one complained about the smell and I promise this one does not have any sort of smell to it. The material is so buttery soft and the tote is so well made. I’m pinching myself at how great the quality is for the price I paid. Very similar to the Sol and Selene Sky’s the Limit tote, as well as many other luxury brands out there carrying this same style, but this cost a fraction of those. What’s even better is this tote comes with a woven pouch insert in the same color. So cute! Can’t wait to begin using this for spring and summer. For reference I’m 5’2” and don’t feel the tote is too big, just right.