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Putin-Inspired Perfume on Sale in Moscow

A perfume inspired by Russian President Vladimir Putin has gone on sale in Moscow, the Reuters news agency reported Wednesday.

The perfume's Belarussian creator Vladislav Rekunov claims that the Russian president inspired the scent, titled "Leader's Number One."

Sold in a black bottle with Putin's profile, the perfume can be purchased in Moscow's luxury GUM department store or online for 6,500 rubles ($95).

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