I think they changed their formula. I like coconut. That would remind me of being on a tropical beach. When I first used trufuel (like at least 5 years ago) it smelled good, I don't think like coconut, but good. The last couple of years, my buddy has used trufuel in the red can 50:1, and it stinks when used. It's harsh to breathe in even a diluted whiff from 20+ feet away. Hopefully this was some old formula that isn't around any more and just hasn't used it up. He bought a gallon or 2 when he got his Makita 6100. He's not a firewood burner like any FHC'ers. He just has campfires / patio fires and cuts trees down making his trails in his new to him woods.