It does have a characteristic odor sometimes described as peanuts and garlic.  It is a strong odor, though not particularly offensive.  Just be aware that this soap will have the odor while you use it, though when rinsed off, there is no lingering odor.

Here is a bit about Neem Oil: 

• Neem is antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, and antiparasitic.
• used in many different products such as soap, toothpaste, hair care products, and skin care products
• the oil has moisturizing and regenerative properties, contains Vitamin E, and has essential fatty acids
• used to treat bacterial, fungal, and viral infections, boost the immune system, and for many specific health problems
• used to deter mosquitoes, fleas, flies, ticks, mites, and lice
• historically used to treat the following: acne, eczema, psoriasis, scabies, gingivitis, swollen and bleeding gums, cavity prevention, ringworm, chicken pox, lice, dandruff, burns, wounds, athlete’s foot, , leprosy, hemorrhoids, boils, warts, arthritis, sprains, parasites, bed sores, rashes, gangrene, hives, snake bites, hair loss, shingles, inflammation, wrinkles.  It is also used internally for a whole host of disorders.

Some traditional uses of Neem oil include:

• Athlete’s foot: Add a few drops to a foot soak, foot powder, or anti-fungal salve recipe.
• For dandruff and head lice: Massage with Olive or other carrier oil into the hair and scalp. Leave in for one hour, and then shampoo out.
• In salves-- add a few drops to your healing salve.
• In soaps-- use with your base oils.
• Garden pesticide-- Mix with Castille Soap and water, spray onto infested plants as needed. The spray will suffocate soft bodied insects, and will repel other insects.
• Acne-- mix a small amount into your facial clay and apply to problem spots.
• Bath-- mix a few drops into the bathwater.
• Bug repellent: Use in lotion to deter bugs and mosquitoes.
• Hand soap: Add to liquid hand soap for antibacterial properties.

For educational purposes only.  This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.