Reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee (real name: Ramón Ayala) will launch his debut fragrance this coming November under arrangements with Falic Fashion Group:
"I'm involved with all my projects in all areas," he said. "I worked on the cologne from the beginning through manufacturing. Then, we took more than 100 women to start smelling the cologne and the girls approved it, so I'm pretty sure the girls will like it."
He described the fragrance as "a little citrusy, more 'island,' that represents my Caribbean sense."
The fragrance, a fruity marine fougère, is geared towards Latino men in the 18-30 age group, and features notes of ozonic mist, apple, ginger, basil, sage, cedar, Brazilian red wood, suede and amber.
Daddy Yankee for Men will be available in 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette. (quote via cbsnews, additional information via wwd)
March? We need another vignette…LOL
I like the ginger, basil, cedar, have never seen Brazillian red wood but I'm sure it smells good… what's up with ozonic mist??? with an apple… lol.
Excuse me but Falic Fashion Group…what? Can I type that without being in trouble? I guess you did so it must not be that bad. Can I ask…what were they thinking?
Things like this make me lie and say I am not from Puerto Rico. Sorry mi gente, I have some class.
Ozonic mist = I don't need any. In fact, you couldn't pick 3 words less likely to attract me than “fruity marine fougère”.
They did the recent Perry Ellis for men also. Pretty sure it's the last name of the owner.
Because of the fragrance or because of Daddy Yankee? I've never heard of him. I keep complaining about the number of UK B-list celebrities w/ fragrances, but with this announcement and the one yesterday about Jesse McCartney, we're apparently getting just as bad.
It's really going to be called “Daddy Yankee”??
I assume so.
Daddy Yankee for Men sounds a little…naughty. No?
(wink)
I love the part where Mr. Yankee assures all of us he was involved in the scent all the way. I'd love for Chandler Burr to cover that in his next book! (giggle)
TRUE STORY/ About 10 yrs ago I met a chubby pimply kid , maybe about 18, who struck up a conversation with me in Spanish on a beach in PR. He was launching a demo and he gave me a copy. i iworked at latina Magazine at the time. IT WAS GASOLINA. My editor hated it. Now he's all grown up and …A SEXY HOT REGGAETON ARTIST SO drop it on me, Daddy!!!
10 years ago Daddy Yankee wasnt 18 years old he was like 21-22 and he wasnt chubby and pimply and gasolina was released in 2004, its only been 5 years since it was released, hhmmmm…….. some one needs to get a better story
That's quite a story! I, like so many others, really like Gasolina. It gets my head bopping. The ad is a little ridiculous though. He'll probably do very well in Florida.
It sounds like ripe fodder for plenty of “Who's Your Daddy?” jokes…
I'm pretty clueless about him too, but (not to mix perfume & politics) he made some waves recently as a celebrity who “came out” in support of McCain. Ugh.
From the looks of the picture, he personally selected the 100 women, anyway…
I'm going to assume that Gasolina is a famous song I've never heard of…as usual!
Both!
I'd *love* to hear your comments…
roflol!
Agree with you Robin on fruity marine. Are hot-blooded Latino men really that into ozone and apples?
I think that when they say red wood, they may mean Rose wood as this is a Brazilian wood but I could be wrong as I am no expert on woods! Rosewood is delish so here's hoping!
Apparently!
Just check it out on You tube…it has a great beat and rhythm but the lyrics are typically gross and sexist….
Who's comments?
Here, here!
I second that!
You're probably right. I like rosewood too.
Ok, listened to Gasolina on YouTube, and will now officially pronounce myself OLD — couldn't even make it to the end.
yup!
You're not old, you just have class
No, trust me, I'm old. Glad I've got class too though
I don't think it's age or class dependent, I think it's just a question of taste.
ozonic mist? Watch me run away now, Daddy Yankee!!
Are they gonna make a candle of this?
That was HILARIOUS! Thanks for your wit
lmao!
WHO KNOWS WHERE I CAN GET THIS FRAGRANCE FROM IN LONDON?? I WANT IT AND NEEEED IT SO BAAAAD!! SOMEONE REPLY ASAPPP!!!!!
I’m sorry but I have no idea.
This was at TJ Maxx for 12 dollars today, and I couldn’t resist. The cap. It has a dogtag chain in it. With a fake plastic diamond on it. You can take the chain out of the cap, or just keep it there for safe-keeping. This is the best thing I’ve ever bought.
And all for $12!!