I have been growing WW and while there is a smell, its not that bad. But only 2 plants. Some days when I walk in the house I can smell it and sometimes I dont. Its not bad at all, especially if someone does not know the difference. However, I keep them locked in my room while I am away and my room does have a pungent odor at times, but it airs out rather quickly and it does not actually stink, it has a rather pleasent scent, but different if you know what I mean. The smell comes and goes. I have smelt incense and room deoderizers that have smelled a lot worse.