I don't worry about the scent it omits too very much. That being said I will turn it off if I see deer downwind though. My biggest complaint about the unit is you are supposed to lay it flat. That's ok in the treestand, you can do that by placing it under your seat on the plateform. When you are scouting though like I will be doing this weekend laying it flat is not an option so I have to carry it in my hand flat unless someone else has a better idear. It would be nice if you could strap it to your leg but then it is veritcal. I guess I could see if that would work this weekend.