>>26317301Durian’s most famous attribute is its strong and unusual odor. It’s been described as “turpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sock.” The aroma is so offensive that the fruit is banned on the subway in Singapore and in some hotels Thailand, Japan, and Hong Kong. In 2018, a plane carrying a large cargo of the pungent produce was temporarily grounded when passengers complained of the stench. Those who had yet to board refused to get on while those who had boarded started to get off. The airline had no choice but to offload the fetid fruit.
