Originally Posted by jdrtravel

There is absolutely a scent. It's notable that so many folks howl about being allergic to pets on board but I have yet to see anyone take issue with this, despite many people having chemical sensitivities.

When I stay at hotels I have to call ahead and ask them not to spray fragrance in the rooms. The W brand scent is one I really tend to have a bad reaction to. The St. Regis scent is especially strong.

Note that this is common practice in many places, including retail chain stores.