I must throw in my 2 cents about DEET. That's all I use now. It's effective, plain and simple. It "smells" but it has a kind of sweet smell that's not that bad. Generally, I get used to the odor within a matter of minutes. Although I am prone to skin allergies, DEET hasn't really bothered me. I use Ben's 100%.
If you decide to use it, make sure you double-bag it and keep it away from everything else.
David in FL