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Sex Pistols Fragrance Set for US Release

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We're usually used to popstars and divas creating their own fragrances -- but now the Sex Pistols are set to follow suit and release their own perfume in the US.

In what must be one of the most 'un-punk' things to do, the Johnny Rotten and co. will release their own scent in America on Sept. 10, reports Billboard.com.

In collaboration with Etat Libre d'Orange, the fragrance -- resplendent in tartan box and motifs -- has been available in at least 150 shops across France since July, but a US launch has been slated for the New York Henri Bendel store for next Friday.

And the next step in the Sex Pistol's quest for cleanliness is seemingly soap, with the band set to release bars of 'Never Mind the Bollocks' branded soap, and a second perfume, next year.

Thankfully, the band will be kept included in discussions on the fragrance and soaps, as well as other Sex Pistols products. Executive VP of worldwide retail and licensing for Live Nation Merchandise Michael Krassner said, "They know who they are better than we do. That's difficult in some respects, as opposed to someone who just approves everything. But ultimately, if you want your brand to endure, you have to have a level of consistency and quality over time."

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DarkHawk

Its official, Punk is dead

September 02 2010 at 8:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
boldier

Say what you will but, others have cashed in on their name and why shouldn't they. The punk ethos of 35 years ago is way different now that then. If people are willing to buy something solely for the name as they have for years, why shouldn't Johnny and Co. cash in.

September 02 2010 at 5:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
GerrybombS

It's the decline of Western Civilization as we know it. The Pistols selling perfume. That's like the Dead Kennedy's selling Campbell soup. Messed up.

September 02 2010 at 3:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Vasu Murti

"It's the decline of Western Civilization as we know it. The Pistols selling perfume. That's like the Dead Kennedy's selling Campbell soup. Messed up."

Or like the Beatles' "Revolution" being used in a shoe commercial in 1987 or 1988. All the Baby Boomers on USENET were up in arms when *that* happened!

September 02 2010 at 6:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
knifodmpertrt

They know who they are better than we do. That's difficult in some respects, as opposed to someone who just approves everything. But ultimately, if you want your brand to endure, you have to have a level of consistency and quality over time."oh great article ,My boyfriend and i both think so ...He is almost 11year older than me .i met him via uniformedki ss.c oma nice place for s'ee'king Army, Navy, Mari'nes, Air Force, Police Force and their admires.why not go to have a look? u will be surprised

September 02 2010 at 3:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jim

It will probably stink like their music.

September 02 2010 at 3:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
TREESTAR

What a bunch of sell-out douche bags.... totally lost any shred of respect I had for them.

September 02 2010 at 1:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply