Sniffing Out the Future of Politics: Trump’s Fragrances

In true Trumpian fashion, the former president has taken his branding empire to new heights—or lows, depending on your nostrils. His new fragrance line promises to bottle the essence of… well, what exactly? Success? Power? The faint whiff of overcooked steak and Diet Coke?

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Cleverly marketed to evoke nostalgia for MAGA-era bravado, these scents are designed to stir emotion. Whether that emotion is pride, irony, or outright confusion is entirely subjective. The man knows his audience: loyalists who would buy anything with his name on it, from steaks to NFTs. And now, in the boldest of flexes, he’s selling something entirely intangible—an olfactory experience that, in theory, transcends partisan divides. Because let’s face it, who doesn’t want to smell like “winning”?

But here’s where it gets interesting: fragrances are deeply psychological. Studies have shown that scent is tied to memory and emotion. Is this Trump’s latest play to implant a visceral connection with his brand? Are we going to start associating the faint aroma of cedarwood and musk with debates, rallies, and the word “tremendous”? If nothing else, it’s audacious. But isn’t that the point?

In a playful Truth Social post on Sunday, Donald Trump shared a photograph of himself engaging in a seemingly pleasant exchange with First Lady Jill Biden. The image was accompanied by a cheeky caption: “A fragrance your enemies can’t resist.”

The snapshot was taken during Saturday’s grand reopening of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Trump and Jill Biden were seated just one seat apart, their cordial smiles striking a surprising contrast to the months of sharp barbs traded on the campaign trail. Trump had previously declared that President Joe Biden was “thrown out like a dog” after suspending his re-election bid amidst criticism over his debate performance.

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Despite the public rivalry, Biden has shown gestures of reconciliation. Shortly after his election loss, he met with Trump for nearly two hours in the Oval Office. During this meeting, First Lady Jill Biden handed Trump a handwritten note for his wife, Melania Trump. Notably absent from the visit, Melania Trump did not partake in the customary post-election tea and tour, a tradition observed in 2016 when Michelle Obama hosted Melania in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House.

The Trumps, however, broke with tradition after Joe Biden’s victory in 2020. They did not host the Bidens at the White House, nor did they attend Biden’s inauguration, which occurred under the shadow of the January 6 Capitol attack and Trump’s unfounded claims of election fraud.

Adding a personal touch to his post, Trump took the opportunity to promote his new perfume line, which he describes as perfect for Christmas gifting.

“I’ve named them Fight, Fight, Fight because they symbolize winning—something we all want,” Trump says in a promotional video. “This fragrance embodies strength, success, and confidence for both men and women.”

The name “Fight” carries personal significance for Trump, as it was among the first words he mouthed following an attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania. The phrase has since adorned a variety of Trump merchandise, from T-shirts and mugs to collectible gold coins.

Troy Miller is a tech columnist, cultural commentator, and professional cynic. Follow him for more takes that smell better than the latest political stunts.