Every now and then, we come across a concoction of sorts, one that is so outlandish, so preposterous and so crazy sounding that it may just be amazing. How does Marmite, leather, pickle and beer grab you?

The odd new scent, called Eau-de-Burton is based on the surrounding smells of Burton-on-Trent, the British city that gave us Branston pickle and Marmite sandwich spread.

The fragrance is a crazy mixture of Gourmand – representing Marmite and pickle, leather – representing the boots and footballs used at Burton Albion, and Ambra, representing the local beer.

Inventor, owner of a local bridal shop and esteemed businesswoman, Victoria Brookes, is no stranger to fragrances. She offers couples the use of her Blue Box perfume service, which allows them to create their own scent for the big day. She is convinced it smells amazing and even claims that she gets numerous compliments on it. More than likely from the local hobos, happy that finally someone has bottled their scent.

Her confidence aside, she does add this:

It’s more of a novelty item for die hard Burtoians who might want to give their loved ones something a bit different in the run up to Christmas.

Before you pull out the “don’t knock it ‘til you try its”, try imagining keeping your lunch down when your colleague smells like a vinegar, booze and old boot sandwich.

Lovely.

[Source: chefmag]