the rear deck on the IS gases out a ton. my rear glass looks foggy right now. and i clean it often.

 

Same here. Red interior, and just new car smell.

 

Have the Flaxen color (kind of brown).. love that distinct smell although it is wearing off

 

Smell is a subjective thing for the most part but it appears many of you are experiencing what I am. Again, no dirt, no perfumes, mostly use water and a towel to wipe it down. Just the inherent "sweet" smell of the interior parts. Thanks for the feedback.

 

 

is the rear defroster an option? i've never owned a car that didn't come with a rear defroster. my is350 certainly has one.

 

My red 2019 interior smells like new car. I have a problem with sweet-smelling candles so I imagine I'd notice sweet-smelling interior materials. I primarily smell carpet; my trunk smells the most and it is all the same scent.

 

My car smell changed dramatically when I changed the cabin air filter to another brand. Not liking the new smell (slight chemical), I started dropping a few drops of pure eucalyptus oil on 2-3 make-up removal patches (which I also use to lube the barrel on my firearms), this created a mild sweet fragrance. Learned this from a taxi driver in NYC. Many Uber/Lyft drivers also dabble with essential oils on these swabs. Just be sure to use a small amount and get the real essential oil and not the chemically made one. Favorite essential oils--eucalyptus, vanilla, citrus or even blueberry.

Some guys use a mild cologne on a small sponge under the seat. Once the car smell sets in to the carpet and leather, it stays for months.