Durian
Durian is a fruit found in South East Asia. It has a thorn covered husk and is identifiable by its unique smell.
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The most of precious trophies.
The smell of a durian calls to the soul of a durian lover. Durian addicts will trawl markets filled with truckloads of durians and suddenly be arrested by a whiff of a promise of that perfect durian and dig through the piles of thorns, uncaring that their hands are scratched and bleeding, and then hold aloft in triumph that most of precious trophies!The taste of a durian is indescribable. The durian connoisseur knows that the taste of each and every durian is like no other durian that came before, and no other that will come after. The moment requires 100% concentration. Will it be sweet with a hint of aroma that curls to the back of your tongue? Is it a full and pugnacious durian which makes no apology for filling your mouth with it's presence? Is a sharp and bitter durian as unforgiving as a unforgotten grudge?
Chen Yen, New Zealand - 03 August 2005
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Exotic and expensive
Durian, the big, green thorny and smelly fruit is one of the most exotic and expensive fruit from South East Asia. In fact, it is considered the "King of the Fruit" throughout the region. Some people would rather die than to smell or eat this fruit (Europeans mainly!) and due to its offensive smell, some places such as hotels and airplanes have banned this fruit. To many Asians though, the stink is a welcome odor for they regard the durian as a delicacy that is well worth the comparatively high price it commands. It may smell awful but the taste is heavenly!
Kevin, Australia - 31 July 2004