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Remember When the Sex Pistols (Literally) Bottled the Smell of Punk Rock and Told Fans to ‘Disregard Aromatic Conventions’

Back in 2010, the Sex Pistols launched their own gender-neutral perfume fashioned after their iconic song, “God Save The Queen”.

By Stephen Andrew Galiher

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The Sex Pistols are one of the most influential punk rock bands of all time. From music to fashion, and even perfume. Yes, that just unlocked a memory, because now you’re remembering Sex Pistols: The Scent.

Back in 2010, the legendary group released a “God Save the Queen” branded gender-neutral perfume. The unusual move was a collaboration with Paris-based perfume brand Etat Libre d’Orange, per Billboard. The company licensed the Sex Pistols name from their merchandising partner, Live Nation Merchandise.

Sex Pistols Perfume: For the Anarchist who really wants to smell like one

At the time, members of the Sex Pistols did not publicly comment on the scent. However, Michael........

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