A city in the suburbs of Paris, France, has decided to spray 'strawberry scent' to eliminate the smell of urine in public places.
According to reports on the 23rd (local time) from France's CNEWS and Radio RTL, the southern Parisian city of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges is adding strawberry and bubblegum scents to public cleaning products to improve residents' living conditions. This is part of a 'scent strategy' to address the recurring issue of drunken individuals urinating in public, which has plagued residents with unpleasant odors.
Deputy Mayor Andrei Alvișteanu explained to Radio RTL, 'Alcohol consumption in public places leads to urination in public places,' adding, 'We decided to use products that have a disinfecting effect and a pleasant smell.'
In addition to the 'scent strategy', the city authorities plan to impose fines more strictly. Mayor Christel Niézm stated to RTL, 'We are strictly enforcing fines for inappropriate behavior in public places, and we have also increased the personnel of the municipal police.' Municipal police officer Fabian also explained to CNEWS that over the past three months, more than 40 instances of public urination were detected and fines were imposed.
A resident encountered at the town exit told Radio RTL, 'It's nice that there's a good scent,' adding, 'I hope this continues.' Residents have suggested adding scents like lavender and mint in addition to strawberry and bubblegum.