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Manly Man Co. Releases Bacon Scented Wrapping Paper

Dec 17th, 2020

Hannah Fink

Bacon scented wrapping paper. Photo: Manly Man Co.

Bacon scented wrapping paper. Photo: Manly Man Co.

Manly Man Co. has released a bacon scented wrapping paper this holiday season.

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Simply scratch and smell to release the aroma of fresh cooked bacon.

The gift wrapping paper is available in 30" wide rolls of 8' long and retails for $19.95.

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