what does durian smell like?
Scientists examine what chemicals make the Asian fruit smell like âturpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sockâ. Durians have a notorious aroma likened to rotting meat, turpentine and gym socks. If youâve smelled a durian even once, you probably remember it. Even with the husk intact, the notorious Asian fruit has such a potent stench that itâs banned on the Singapore Rapid Mass Transit. Food writer Richard Sterling has written âits odor is best described asâ¦turpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sock.
Contemplating my first taste of durian. My first taste was of a durian flavored custard, and though my husband politely declined from sharing, he offered to take pics from the sideline. Just like I'd been warned, durian does smell pretty noxious, and the sweet onion-like flavor was somewhat off putting for a dessert. Once eaten, durian has a hard time letting go, and you end up burping up durian gas for hours after, much to the dismay of anyone you're with.