Oh That Sweet Chocolate Smell

Certainly one of the sweetest smelling stamps of all time came from Switzerland. The stamps were produced to mark the 100 year anniversary of Chocosuisse, which is the association of chocolate makers and importers.

These special chocolate scented commemorative stamps were released in May of 2001 and enjoyed wide popularity by the buying public and collectors alike. The stamps were sold in blocks of four or fifteen with paper that was designed to look like the foil wrapping on a candy bar. A light rub of a finger activates the special coating that in turn
will release the sweet aroma.

Initially the idea was to have the stamps not only smelling like chocolate, but also tasting like chocolate. Since extensive licking could destroy the stamp, and quite frankly, is not very hygienic, the tasting portion of the stamp idea was thrown out. People were left with just the sweet smells of chocolate that were sure to leave you wanting more. The scent was purely artificial and stored in millions of minute pellets that were held on by a slim layer of
varnish. (Now that does not sound very tasty at all!)

I am an avid chocolate fan. I would love to own some of these special stamps!