Trump launches new smell of success perfumes
Well, think again, as the Commander-in-chief has launched another business venture in the form of a range of fragrances which he claims are 'all about winning'.
The billionaire businessman's most recent money-making scheme, which of course bears the president's moniker is 'Trump Fragrances,' a range of perfumes and colognes that cost in and around €220.00 a pop. US president Donald Trump has launched a new range of fragrances. Pic: Trump Fragrances
The fragrances, called 'Victory 45-47- a nod to his two terms in the White House, are, according to Trump 'all about Winning, Strength, and Success.'
The newest merchandise from Trump Inc, joins a lengthy list of 'The Donald' branded products that includes the $69.99 'God Bless the USA' Bible and €299 'Trump Landslide' boots and of course his iconic fire-hydrant red MAGA baseball caps. US president Donald Trump. Pic: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA/Shutterstock
In December last year Trump promoted a 'Fight! Fight! Fight' fragrance collection, cashing in on the attempt on his life before the most recent U.S Presidential elections.
And Trump, who has claimed he doesn't take a salary for his role as U.S President, is certainly making a small fortune with his extra curricular commercial activities.
According to a financial disclosure report released in June, Trump made €2.2million from Trump sneakers and fragrances last year alone. The fragrances are called Victory 45-47, a nod to his two terms in the White House. Pic: Trump Fragrances
But what does the sweet scent of success actually smell like?
According to fragrance expert Elena Knezevic, Victory 45-47 smells like success in a bottle describing the men's version as a fougère—a term for a blend of oakmoss and wood—with touches of geranium and cardamom. A fougère, while classic, is something of an antiquated style of scent—in line with Trump's aggressive agenda.
As for Victory 45-47 for Women, a description on the fragrance's website says it's 'designed to capture confidence, beauty, and unstoppable determination, offering a sophisticated and subtly feminine scent.'
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