Unscented Cutter Insect Repellent 11 Ounces, Aerosol, with 10 Percent DEET

Although there's a strong smell, this is the best stuff to spray on you amd/or your clothes to repel ticks. We have deer on or property, great to watch but ticks are a given.

TLDR: it works but feels oily at first. I don't think this has a bad smell to it, even though my better half says there's a smell (Not noticeable to me because it's not like my face is right next to my legs, nor am I spraying this indoors). It definitely works to keep those biting flies from getting their blood meal from me so that is the most important quality in my opinion. I have sprayed the product onto my hands and then applied on my kid's legs (as per the instructions) one time when the biting flies were being more extra than usual that it was preventing her from enjoying being outside. It helped her from getting bites too, though her dad did not want anything with DEET on her since she is a toddler. But honestly I felt bad for her, her legs look like we go camping too much but we don't! She just has bites form every time going to our backyard. The label shows it is safe to use on children as long as you follow the instructions, don't spray on cuts, and don't put it on their hands (they might rub their face with it, which is a big NO-NO). We washed it off right away once we got indoors, but initially it felt oily, so you just have to resist scratching or touching your legs (or wherever you put the product on) for a few minutes whiles it's still fresh on your skin. Overall, it works and that was why I bought this (I couldn't stand all the bug bites every. Single. Time. I tried to enjoy the sun outdoors even for just a few minutes). Also, I follow instructions and wash with soap and water or shower immediately after to keep any product from getting on anything else. Before getting this, I was using peppermint essential oil with a carrier oil (jojoba), but my kid freaked out because of the cooling sensation/stinging effect (even very diluted would bother her). I still prefer the natural oils but this has been very effective in my experience, without the tingling/cooling sensation that peppermint oil gives. I also have neem oil which works as a bug repellent but the smell is so strong it makes me gag, rendering it effectively useless since I can't use it without feeling like throwing up. Normally I wouldn't advocate this, but this gets the job done without the smell or stinging effect of some natural oils.