my understanding is fresh durian is different than frozen. i know several peeps from asia and the islands who report it is not bad if fresh but they would never touch it once older or frozen or imported/exported. it is a long standing joke amongst others to test their courage 🙂 apparently, andrew zimmern tried twice and gagged both times and said it is the worst thing ever, and he eats it all. my vietnamese friends said you cannot take it on public transport, and it is horrible in the marketplaces too. i can only imagine your car and garbage can *gagging*