Here's some good news on the odor front. I treated my very stinky bag that smelled like it had been drenched with men's cologne. I hung it outside for several days, but I think what really worked was Febreze free nature. It says on the bottle not to use on leather. Water and alcohol are among the ingredients. I was afraid to spray the exterior leather much so I sprayed the suede parts several times during the time it was hanging inside. When I brought it in to wash, the odor was much diminished - mostly gone on the suede parts. The worst part was the strap because that hadn't gotten near the spray at all. I bathed it. I drained all the water off, rinsed it, then sprayed it with Febreze again. This time I hit the smooth leather parts. Then I rinsed really well, and continued the rehab. I don't see any evidence of the spray spotting the leather, and the leather is still supple and soft. I think there is still a faint smell on the top of the strap. Maybe I missed a spot.
