All my vera Bradley items are secondhand as they don't make the patterns anymore. I do not spray or put any kind of perfume on them nor do i wash them. So the scent that they have if they do is how i received them. I do store them with me in my office and i light a candle every so often. I do my best to point out any flaws of them but I'm not perfect. Please be kind if you come across an issue with your item just send it back for a refund. I do weed out the bad vera and make a huge bulk listing of those so sometimes you can find a great deal on a bunch. I'm a understanding person and know you cant please everyone. I'am also 7 months pregnant "1st child" and trying my best its quite hard to move around. But if you have questions before you buy something i will always try to answer if i miss it the first time, send another message.

Best Wishes :)

Nina