the smell is the worst part for me, I can handle looks, even ones that really raise your eyebrows, but if I can't get it past my nose then it may be a lost cause. I can't tolerate perfumes so I can't cover up the smell, have to get rid of it. So far my black FW case is the only one that has a horrid smell. Had one cabinet that stunk from cigarette smoke, but a good stripping and refinishing took care of the smell.