Here is my $.02, I do not use a cover scent early season, but do usually use dawn dish soap for hair and body. But as of last yr I did fill a spray bottle with Deer Cane and soaked myself in it. The fifth day of our bow season last yr here in Indiana I took a buck that scored 150, not sure if the scent was the cause but did make me a believer. Now during the rut, I do believe in Tinks 69, as for I do go through about 7 or 8 bottles a yr, with last yr being an exception,, taking my buck so early. Did I mention,, I LOVE THIS SITE!!!!!