This is What Pacman Fever Smells Like

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We are both repulsed and intrigued by the "sweaty athlete" fragrance category. You say Micheal Jordan or Lamar Odom, and "sweet smelling" is not the first phrase that comes to mind. Quite the opposite. Oh well, at least the latest celebrity athlete turned fragrance designer and all around multi-hyphenate Manny Pacquiao can say, "This fragrance? It's inspired by my work as a congressman. Or actor. Or philanthropist." The champion boxer is launching a new scent MP8 (yup, it's a followup to MP7), with a party at Ron Robinson on Saturday, from 4pm to 6pm. [Racked Inbox]