# Fast Food-Inspired Soaps Del Taco Created a Novelty Soap That Smells Like French Fries By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novelty-soap References: [hellogiggles](https://hellogiggles.com/news/del-taco-french-fry-soap/) & [deltacowebstore](https://deltacowebstore.com/collections/all-products/products/french-fry-scented-soap) Mexican fast food chain Del Taco recently released a [novelty soap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-soap) that smells like [crispy fried potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-french-fries) and is packaged like an elegant French soap. The French Fry-Scented Soap was created to kick off the launch of the new Del Taco Fresh Faves boxes, each of which comes with Del Taco's signature [crinkle-cut fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-bags). Del Taco describes that the fresh soap "will make you smell as exquisite as the world-famous fries we include in our Fresh Faves Box Meal" and the novelty Eau De French Fry bath product quickly sold out online—fortunately, the chain plans to restock the soap soon for those who have yet to try it. Del Taco's online shop also sells a variety of fun fast food merchandise, including everything from hot sauce to apparel and accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Soap:** There is a growing trend of creating novelty soaps with unique scents and packaging. - **Fast Food Merchandise:** Fast food chains are expanding their merchandise offerings to include fun and unique products. - **Experiential Marketing:** Brands are using unique products like scented soaps to create memorable and engaging experiences for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Personal Care:** The personal care industry can explore the creation of novelty soaps with unique scents and packaging. - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can expand their merchandise offerings to include fun and unique products like scented soaps. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retailers and e-commerce platforms can capitalize on the trend of fast food merchandise by offering a wide range of related products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Snack-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-bricc-soap.md) - [Fast Food-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-apotheke.md) - [Garlicky Beef-Topped Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttery-garlic-parmesan-carne-asada-fries.md) - [Novelty Fried Clam Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-clam-soap.md) - [Scented Fast Food Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-billboard.md) - [Nostalgic Superhero-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowabunga-cleanse.md) - [Deep-Fried Pickle Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-pickle-taco.md) - [Viral Cilantro Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cilantro-soap.md) - [Reimagined Hotel Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hojos-original-fried-clam-soap.md)