This is the second time I've purchased this leather cuff as I really loved the first one.  The first one eventually wore out so I recently purchased it again.  The quality of the leather is good.  It's not stiff.  It has a light scent of leather (which I like) and is normal. Unless you have it up to your nose you won't smell it otherwise.  My problem with the band I purchased recently is regarding the snaps.  There is a tad too much material used for the snaps so it looks like there are little leather wings when the watch band is on my wrist.  The first one I purchased was absolutely perfect but this one is not.  I'd like to buy another one but am concerned that I'd get an identical band that I'm not completely happy with.