The best analogy I could think of is same with Durians, if you like it, you like it. The tofu itself smells like sewer, similar to durian smells like turd.
It's literally called 臭豆腐(stinky tofu) in asia. Alternatively you can call it pungent tofu but that doesn't fit the description of this food. For the uninitiated it will smell really bad, but for people who like it, the smell is rather distinct and very recognisable, and the smellier the better.