i played with scents for a long time and although if used properly and at the right time they are effective.but over all you will find that you spook more deer then you attract,for me no scent is best.if i do use a scent it would be a curiosity scent like vanilla or a just deer scent,not buck-not doe just deer.these kinds of scent are effective all year and you don't run the risk of using a doe in heat scent at the wrong time.just my opinion and its what works for me.