We have big news to announce: Idaho’s potato commission has rolled out a perfume, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
If you guessed that this perfume smells like delicious fried potatoes, you’d be absolutely right. Let’s check out this alluring fragrance.
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On the scented candle front, we’ve seen lots of weird fragrances in recent years: there’s Mountain Dew , Dr. Pepper and KFC gravy . If we’re talking about stuff that’s French fry-adjacent, McDonald’s rolled out a candle that smells just like their burgers.
This year, why not give them potatoes?
Idaho is famous for its potatoes, and its state potato commission maintains an active social media profile. Based on recent posts, Idaho is doing everything it can to make potatoes synonymous with Valentine’s Day. I mean, just look at this ridiculous post.
Want your sweetie to smell like French fries?
Yes, Idaho has done it. They’ve made a perfume that smells just like French fries. I wasn’t sold at first, but just read this copy.
I mean, it’s got distilled potatoes in it. Sign me up.
So far, it’s been popular.
If you’re looking for a bottle of this stuff, you’re kind of out of luck. It sold out almost instantly, probably because it was priced at under two dollars.
That puts it firmly into impulse buy territory, and I don’t think too many people are going to pass up the opportunity to buy French fries cologne for the cost of a cup of coffee.
Is there a better way to smell like fries?
Honestly, there probably is: just work a few shifts at McDonald’s or, barring that, just rub some fries on your face. You’ll smell like Idaho in no time.
There must still be a way to get this perfume, right?
Unfortunately, there isn’t. If you missed the initial drop, Idaho Potatoes did offer a giveaway. That giveaway expired just before Valentine’s Day, meaning you’re out of luck if you wanted to give your sweetie the gift of fried potato fragrance. There aren’t even any auctions on eBay for the coveted fragrance.
Maybe it’ll be back next year.
It drives me crazy that I can’t have this perfume and, as such, can’t smell it. Does it smell delicious or just plain weird? I guess I’ll never know.
Since it was such a big hit this year, maybe we can count on the good folks at the Idaho potato commission to bring it back next year.
Would you want to smell like French fries?
I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t love the smell of fresh French fries, but I’m not sure it’s a fragrance everyone wants on their skin.
Would you rock this fragrance? If so, what might your significant other think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
