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Fragrances never go out of style – they’re a fantastic way to ensure you smell delightful. However, some perfume concepts are so wildly eccentric that they border on the absurd. And, as if fueled by some hallucinogenic inspiration, these ideas are actually brought to life.
This compilation pays homage to those who, despite having a questionable idea, chose to see it through to the end. They might have created some of the most peculiar scents imaginable – but they had a vision, and who’s to say they didn’t enjoy every moment of it? Here, you’ll encounter perfumes that span from the odd to the outright shocking.
10. Fat Electrician
The name of this fragrance makes you question whether the team at Etat Libre d’Orange brainstormed by banging their heads on the table during a meeting. Maybe they resorted to spinning a wheel loaded with random objects and throwing knives at it to determine the name and inspiration for their next scent.
It’s baffling why naming a perfume after someone you’d least expect to smell pleasant seemed like a good idea. Then again, anyone who would call a fragrance “fat electrician” (with the intention of selling it) is likely not operating on a full deck. Let’s just chalk this one up to sheer madness.
9. Vulva Original
This one speaks for itself, and the name says it all. The creators insist it’s not a perfume, but that’s because they believe “bottled essence of vagina” sounds more enticing. It’s a bizarre product aimed at like-minded eccentrics who might find it appealing for reasons best left unexplored.
The website asserts that it can deliver the essence of authenticity; simply apply a few drops to your skin to experience the sensation of being enticed by a vagina. I believe the creators should be in a psychiatric facility.
8. Lady Gaga’s “Fame” Fragrance
Lady Gaga is renowned for her shocking antics; it’s gotten to the point where the only way she could astonish anyone would be to appear on stage in a conventional dress, singing a love ballad while playing the piano. Her act has become predictable – she needs to revitalize her performance.
However, her trademark eccentricity doesn’t make her new Fame perfume any less repulsive. Reports suggest her fragrance contains real blood and semen – a horrifying concept on numerous levels. The intended audience might as well be vampires and serial killers.
7. Eau De Macbook Pro
Everyone knows that one person who is utterly infatuated with Apple products, unable to go more than five minutes without mentioning them. Someone took this obsession to a whole new level by deciding that simply using, admiring, and boasting about your MacBook wasn’t enough – you needed to smell like one too.
The creators of this fragrance have masterfully blended scents like cardboard, ink, plastic, and aluminum. While they’ve succeeded in capturing the essence of a computer, it’s hard to see this as anything but a misguided endeavor – particularly for singles on the dating scene. We adore our computers, but certainly not for their aroma. However, if you’ve ever wanted to smell like a mix of printer ink and recycled plastic bags, this might just be your perfect match.
6. Marijuana
Even for those who don’t partake in smoking cannabis, the scent is often appreciated. Its potent yet sweet and aromatic fragrance can uplift your mood and leave a pleasant impression on those around you. The creators envisioned a marijuana-inspired perfume as a way to capture the essence without the need for actual consumption.
The primary issue with this fragrance is that cannabis remains illegal in many regions worldwide. Now, you can face the risks of being reported for cannabis use without any of the benefits – a lose-lose situation if there ever was one.
5. His Money
It’s clear that capitalism has pushed some to the brink of absurdity when someone deems it a brilliant idea to create and sell a fragrance with no real purpose other than to cater to human greed. It’s not luxurious enough to attract the ultra-wealthy, so it’s aimed at ambitious young professionals who believe climbing from junior deputy assistant to deputy assistant is the pinnacle of success. Now, they can smell like wealth throughout their journey.
4. Play-Doh Perfume
If returning to kindergarten isn’t an option – whether due to legal restrictions or life circumstances – this perfume claims to be the next best alternative.
The fragrance is designed to transport you to another time and place, allowing you to revisit your early childhood! The creators seem to believe our happiest childhood memories revolve around Play-Doh, forgetting that the real fun was flinging it at classmates.
3. Pizza Hut Perfume
Pizza Hut Canada decided to expand beyond pizza. Following what we can only imagine was a spirited board meeting, marketing executives came up with the idea of a perfume that captures the aroma of pizza.
During their trials, they discovered that cheese isn’t the most appealing scent for a fragrance and went through multiple iterations to perfect the formula. Sadly, for those eager to try this unique perfume – described as having “top notes of freshly baked, hand-tossed dough” – it was only available for a limited time. While the idea of smelling like greasy, cheesy food might not appeal to everyone, who are we to question creativity?
2. Burger King “Flame” Perfume
Burger King has a history of eccentric viral marketing campaigns, from the subservient chicken to unsettling commercials featuring the Burger King in provocative poses. However, their latest stunt takes the cake for being particularly bizarre.
Burger King introduced a perfume specifically for sale in their fast-food restaurants – because, naturally, everyone buys fragrances at burger joints. The scent is marketed as “seduction with a hint of flame-broiled meat.” While seduction is a common theme in perfumes, the addition of flame-broiled meat is less than appealing. It seems Burger King might be overreaching. While I enjoy burgers that smell like meat, I’m not sure I’d want my partner to smell like a Whopper.
1. Funeral Home Perfume
Demeter insists that the name for this perfume was unplanned. They were developing a new scent when someone remarked that it smelled like a grandfather’s funeral and suggested calling it “Funeral Home.” Demeter loved the idea, and the name stuck.
It’s hard to believe a professional fragrance company would name a perfume so casually, but one thing is certain: it’s difficult to imagine a less appealing name for a scent. If you want people to think you’re deceased – or at least wish you were – then Funeral Home is the perfect choice.
