If there is any odor, I can't tell it. It was close, but I had my old bowfishing bow as a back-up, and two selfbows. Got another selfbow coming--a total surprise from a friend. He makes one of the best shooting (and looking) selfbows I've ever seen.
Been meaning to get with him and have him guide me through a build, but he's an hour or two away and I never seemed to have time. Got word the other day that he's built me one of his trademark bamboo backed osage bows--hope to get my hands on it next week. Life is good!