i just received a smashbox kit and it included a duo creamliner called envy/copper. and it smells a bit like crayons to me also, not too bad though. when i used it for the first time new, i had to layer it a few times to get a definite line going. i would guess maybe yours is just a bit old to have a real obvious crayon smell. i can tell that's what's going to happen to mine sooner or later. i'm sticking with fluidliners after this!