What’s with the smell? One of the tell-tale signs that you’ve been sprayed is the distinct aroma of the DHA as it progresses into the last hours of development. There is absolutely no way around it and no amount of fragrance or fillers that will completely mask it. It’s nearly impossible to describe the smell but the good news is that you (and sometimes your spouse) are the only ones that smell it and after your first shower the smell should be completely gone.