In one of those blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments, a perfume product placement was brilliantly added in the 2010 animated movie, Megamind. Although some caught it right away, others are only learning about the mention of Jean Paul Gaultier in Megamind.
Let's talk about this scene and how it got viewers interested in the perfume.
The Story Behind the Jean Paul Gaultier Megamind Meme
In the 2010 animation, Megamind, those well-versed in fashion were excited about the mere mention of the designer's name. The scene was when Megamind was preparing for his date with news reporter, Roxanne Ritchi.
While getting ready, Megamind's ally, Minion, enters the room and asks what he is up to. Megamind nonchalantly hides the fact that he is preparing for a date.
Minion, however, notices that Megamind is wearing perfume. He says:
"Are you wearing Jean Paul Gaultier's Pour Homme?"
Megamind denies this and says that it is his "natural musk."
So that's basically the Paul Gaultier Megamind scene where the brand is mentioned in passing.
We're unsure whether this was intentionally a product placement or just a reference to the writer's favorite scent. But whatever it is, it does smell really good.
You can watch the scene here:
What Does the Real Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Homme Megamind Perfume Smell Like?
There is a real Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Homme perfume in the market.
On social media, people quickly pointed out that the bottle of the perfume looked like a male human torso and happened to be blue. They couldn't help but think that the product was made in Megamind's image.
But no, we have to debunk this. Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male fragrance has actually been around since 1995. It was created by Francis Kurkdjian, a master perfumer who infused together a blend of herbal, woody, spicy, and citrus accords.
For almost 30 years, the perfume has been one of the most successful products of the brand. It even has a version for female customers called Jean Paul Gaultier Le Parfum Classique.
You can check out this classic commercial for the two perfumes.
What are Fans Saying About the Perfume?
Because of the product placement of the perfume in the animated film, fans went out to buy one. Here's what people are saying about the perfume:
They also pointed out how the perfume came in a can that needed to be opened with a can opener.
Fans are also saying that this is the "best upgrade."
While this isn't exactly the same perfume, it is from John Paul Gaultier too. This fan used Minion's line in the film for his video.
Are you a fan of this scent by John Paul Gaultier too?
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