21.10.2026 18:11
A Chinese business owner in France spraying perfume on protesters, claiming they smelled bad, resulted in his restaurant being set on fire. In the incident that sparked debate on social media, it drew attention that the business was looted and burned after moments when spray was applied to the crowd. While the perfume claim has not yet been confirmed, the background of the incident has become a matter of curiosity.
In France, a restaurant owned by a Chinese business owner made headlines due to events during protests. The restaurant of the business owner, who is alleged to have sprayed perfume on protesters to imply that they smelled bad, was later looted and set on fire. Footage of the incident caused a wide reaction on social media.
SPRAYED PERFUME ON PROTESTERS
The incident occurred at a cafe-bar called La Barrique owned by Chinese business owner Aline Li. In footage circulating on social media, a person was seen spraying from an aerosol can at the crowd. It was alleged that the spray was perfume and was sprayed to imply to protesters that they smelled bad. However, the contents of the spray and the purpose of its use have not been definitively confirmed.
RESTAURANT SET ON FIRE
During the protests on October 17, La Barrique was looted and set on fire. Business owner Aline Li was also injured during the events. It has not yet become clear whether there is a direct connection between the spraying of perfume and the restaurant being set on fire.