I just used a french vanilla scent with aroma beads, and have noticed that the smell is really "off", it took a long time for the oil toe soak in, so I thought I used too much, but maybe the aroma beads don't take well to certain scents. I used an amazing grace scent also, that initially smealled great, but after putting in organza bags, and in a ziploc, they also smelled off. I too would be open to suggestions!!