Best new car smell substitute?

[Kurtatron]

I’ve tried chemical guys “new car smell” product, and I was disappointed. It smells more like lemon fused with dawn dishwashing soap. What’s a good plastic scented device I can use to bring me that sweet olfactory pleasure that I do not have access to right now?

Oddly enough I’ve found cleaners like armor-all and carnuaba waxes to smell great, but they only last like a day or two.

 

[earlyre]

dunno how close it is, ( I always buy well used... not sure I've actually smelled true new car scent.) but i always liked the "new car scent" little trees.
of course they can be a pain to deal with.

 

[Turbo Actual]

3D car care has spray scented bottles you can use I’ve heard they’re pretty good. Here’s a pack of CG ones you can use instead of New Car smell: https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...9PO59SFAxWNSDABHQ_UCJ8Qwg8oAHoFCAYQyAE&adurl=

 

[zrxkawboy]

 

[Kurtatron]

I’m thinking the slow release oil types that clip to the vents might be a better option than the sprays. The sprays only last a few days (2-3) before another application is needed. I’ll probably try glade.

A shame it seems new car smell cannot be replicated through aftermarket scents.

 

[john_pifer]

I don’t know if it smells like a new car, but I’ve found the Meguiar’s Ultimate Interior Detailer spray to smell pleasant.

I don’t care for strongly-scented perfumed products, and it’s not too strong.

Also not greasy.

 

[Paco Pena]

I dont care for the smell of a new car. Its just all the plastics, carpet etc off gassing.

Paco

 

[dumkid]

I prefer the oily rag smell. Only takes one application, lasts forever. Let a jug of fresh oil/psf leak in the back of your car for a few days, and boom! You got that premium old beater smell

 

[another Todd]

All that stuff is pollution to your lungs and no, I am not a tree hugger. Just saying, why add it to your vehicle.

 

[ryanschillinger]

I actually like the CG new car smell spray. I don’t smell lemon when I smell it. I’ll have to pay closer attention next spray and see what comes to mind. 3D odor eliminator is nice though.

 

[Jim K]

If you want a new car to smell good , keep me out of it.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

When our 2017 Sentra came back from the body shop , it had the new car smell. I'm going to assume it was from getting a new roof, rear quarter panels, trunk floor, trunk, rear windshield, a lot of adhesive and a lot of new paint

 

[Just a civilian pilot]

Shows you how ineffective those air fresheners that hang from the rear view mirror can be , even with 5 of them in the green hornet.