My husband and I have taken this vitamin for years, and we love it. It does smell strongly, but it's a small price to pay for such a strong and relatively inexpensive vitamin. Just be sure to take it after you've had a bite to eat, it's has made me queasy on an empty stomach. I've tried other multi vitamins over the years, including those for women, and this one feels the most well-rounded and complete, and I am happy to only have to buy one vitamin for both my husband and I to take.