Thank you for the tips Djac and Dolly...
Yeah, as a matter of fact since it has cops I always make it a habit to shake the bottle vigorously before applying...I must be EXTREMELY sensitive to the smell..that has got to be it!
I knew I should have gotten the LAM in Pink Amber...well looks like I might have to get some at the sale instead...
As for layering the LAM I tried it with a bit of native soil and you know what it works quite well but the scent of the cops just stays on my clothing...lol...