Michael Jackson Tribute Fragrance Set for Release
January 25, 2012 Leave a Comment
A fragrance created as a tribute to Michael Jackson by his father Joe Jackson was finally given a release date after legal troubles delayed its launch. Created using the scents of flowers from Michael’s famed Neverland ranch, Joe Jackson’s plans for the perfume were waylaid following a dispute over the use of Michael Jackson’s name. Now called the JRP/Jackson Perfume Collection, the tribute scent debuted in Las Vegas on January 21st.
The JRP/Jackson Perfume Collection is far from being the first tribute scent. Over the years perfumers have been inspired to create fragrances in tribute to everything from food to cities to…t-shirts. Tying the worlds of sport, clothing and fragrance together like never before, Lacoste launched their Eau de Lacoste L.12.12. fragrance range last year, inspired by their iconic Lacoste L.12.12. polo shirt. The shirt (see picture), which you can check out here as part of the mens designer clothing range at House of Fraser, was created in 1933 and went on to become the most famous polo design on the planet, launching the Lacoste empire in the process.
Michael isn’t the first king of pop to have his own fragrance either. The worlds of music and fragrance are now crossing paths more than ever. Music stars with their own signature colognes now include Westlife, 50 Cent, Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs, The Sex Pistols, Jay-Z, and rock stars KISS – although we’re still waiting for the once promised Marilyn Manson range.
Celebrities from every sphere of stardom, from sport to movies, have been jumping at the chance to create their own signature scents. Elizabeth Taylor was the first actor to have her own fragrance, White Diamonds, which is still the biggest selling celebrity perfume of all time. Marilyn Monroe soon followed suit, and now there’s Antonio Banderas. Since launching his first fragrance, Diavolo, in 1997, he has gone on to create Diavolo for Women, Mediterraneo, Spirit, Spirit for Women, Blue Seduction, Blue Seduction for Women and most recently, The Golden Secret. It seems that once you’ve created your first perfume, it’s hard to stop.
The trend certainly doesn’t show any signs of slowing. Madonna, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber are all set to launch their own fragrances this year. From a 2% market share in 2000, celebrity perfumes now account for 6% of all perfumes sold worldwide.
