Durian (Southeast Asia)

Durian dominates Southeast Asian transit bans with a scent combining rotting onions, turpentine, and raw sewage from 44 volatile sulfur compounds. Its odor registers 8.5 on a 10-point intensity scale, making it 30% more potent than Escamoles' earthy notes, and the smell alone can trigger nausea from 50 feet away despite its custard-like flesh. Priced at $20 per fruit, it is 60% cheaper than importing Hákarl from Iceland, yet devotees pay that premium for its unique flavor.