I really wanted to like durian, but I could never get through the taste of rotten onions. My friends told me it's an acquired taste and that I would get used to it, but no. I tried durian puffs, durian ice cream, fresh durian (twice), dried durian, and durian candy. Just couldn't convince myself to like it.

The smell, while undeniably distinct, oddly doesn't bother me too much.