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You’ll never be able to play soccer like Messi. But now you can at least smell like him

Buenos Aires, Argentina, MAS Monumental Stadium L. Messi (10) Captain of Argentina celebrating the first goal scored against Bolivia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier - Argentina v Bolivia - MAS Monumental Stadium Tue 15 Oct 2024 (Patricia Perez Ferraro / SPP) (Photo by Patricia Perez Ferraro / SPP/Sipa USA)
Buenos Aires, Argentina, MAS Monumental Stadium L. Messi (10) Captain of Argentina celebrating the first goal scored against Bolivia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier - Argentina v Bolivia - MAS Monumental Stadium Tue 15 Oct 2024 (Patricia Perez Ferraro / SPP) (Photo by Patricia Perez Ferraro / SPP/Sipa USA) Patricia Perez Ferraro / SPP/Sipa USA

Rabid Lionel Messi fans probably will never get up close and personal enough to know what the soccer god smells like.

Luckily, he’s come out with his own signature scent, Messi Eau de Parfum.

Caveat: Don’t expect to miraculously how to kick, dribble or score goals post spritz. But you will likely be a hit around the holidays after gifting this sleek navy blue bottle to any relative or friend who happens to worship the Argentine baller.

The brisk meets spicy fragrance contains notes of cardamom, apple leaf and French iris root, with a hint of lavender, leather and cedarwood.

“This scent captures the essence of Messi’s humble yet powerful persona,” reads the flowery description. “It is an olfactory journey that reflects the multifaceted dimensions of a legend, designed to evoke the hidden strengths and quiet confidence that resides within us all.”

The cologne is also meant to “provoke a profound emotional connection,” capturing the Inter Miami star as “a world champion, a father, and a gentleman.”

The bottle is $72 at JCPenney, and jcpenney.com.

Feeling closer to your idol? Priceless.

This story was originally published October 17, 2024 at 2:29 PM.

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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