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Top 10 Weirdest Mango-Inspired Products Ever Made

Jul 2025   •   Rigo   •   60

Mango products are everywhere, but some take the love of this tropical fruit to unexpected extremes. While most of us are used to seeing mangoes turned into juices, jams, or maybe candles, there’s a strange subculture of mango-themed items that are more confusing than they are useful. These are the kinds of products that leave you wondering, “Who thought of this?” And yet, for collectors and mango fanatics, they’re gold—strange, funny, and sometimes valuable additions to a mango-themed collection.

One of the more eyebrow-raising creations is mango-scented toilet paper. Marketed for a short time in parts of Asia, this fruity bathroom roll was promoted as adding a “fresh tropical experience” to your daily routine. It might not have caught on widely, but collectors of novelty goods snatched up the original packaging, and some even still have unused rolls sitting in plastic to preserve the scent. Right behind it in terms of weirdness is a mango-shaped motorcycle helmet that gained attention online a few years ago. Painted to look like a giant ripe mango, it may not have passed safety inspections, but it sure turned heads on the road and in collector forums.

Then there's the inflatable mango pool float that took things a step further. It wasn't just mango-shaped—it looked like someone had taken a big juicy bite out of it. Equal parts art and absurdity, it became a hit among novelty pool accessory lovers and has since shown up on resale sites for surprisingly high prices. And speaking of strange flavor ideas, a Japanese company once released a ready-to-eat mango-flavored curry. It came in a foil pouch, just like typical instant curry, but blended spice with sweet tropical fruit in a way that confused even adventurous eaters. Today, the bizarre packaging with a cartoon mango mascot makes it a favorite among collectors of international oddities.

Mango perfume for pets also made waves in the niche market of animal grooming products. Pet owners were promised a “fresh and fruity” scent that would linger on their dog’s fur, though many quickly discovered that the result was more confusing than pleasant. Still, that bottle of mango dog spray found its place in mango-themed display cases. Another contender for weirdest product is a facial mask made with fermented mango pulp and snail slime—yes, really. This Korean skincare trend lasted for a short while but attracted attention due to its odd combination of ingredients. Original masks are now discontinued, making them highly collectible.

A U.S.-made mango beef jerky had its moment as well, aiming to combine smoky and sweet flavors into one chewable snack. It didn’t last long on the shelves, but food collectors have saved sealed packs as odd relics of a flavor experiment that never really took off. In Europe, LEGO once quietly released a limited edition color brick set that included a unique mango-toned orange piece—though not mango-shaped, its rarity and connection to a fruit-themed kit makes it of interest to both LEGO and mango enthusiasts.

Even home decor hasn’t been spared. A glowing mango-shaped lamp, which gave off a strange greenish-yellow hue, was marketed as a cozy tropical touch for your living room. In reality, it looked more like a prop from a 90s sci-fi movie. Last on the list is a mango-scented keyboard wrist rest—yes, the thing your wrists sit on while you type. Shaped like a mango slice and scented like one too, it was soft, squishy, and entirely unnecessary… which is probably why people loved it.

These weird mango-inspired items show how far people are willing to go for novelty and fun. For some, they're nothing more than a laugh. But for collectors, they’re pieces of mango history, preserved like rare artifacts of the fruit’s journey through pop culture. And let’s be honest—anyone who owns mango toilet paper or a mango-shaped helmet deserves a spot in the Mango Hall of Fame.