The first Illusione I ever smoked was years ago when it first hit the market. I bought a fiver and the first one I smoked had a distinct (and unpleasant) barnyard smell and created a "YUCK" response. The other four were much better and apparently were untainted by the first one. To this day I can't explain it. However, considering that they are not cheap, I have been too much of a coward to try them again. I must admit however that the last four out of the fiver were quite nice.