Smellin of Putin: the fragrance that lets you smell like a world leader

You know his face, now here's his fragrance. A perfume inspired by Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Russian stores now.

'Leaders Number One': Now you can smell like Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP) Source: AAP

It's called "Leaders Number One". 

The perfume, created by the Belarussian-born perfumer Vladislav Rekunov, was inspired by Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

Mr Rekunov says it's a 'warm' and 'well-rounded' scent with hints of lemon, blackcurrant and fir cones. 

About 2000 bottles have been produced for sale in a luxury department store in Russia. 

But on the streets of Moscow, the fragrance has had mixed reviews. 

"To be honest it smells like cheap perfume," said one man. 

But a Vladimir Lenin impersonator disagrees.

"What a scent! I recommend it to everyone!" said 'Lenin'.

Perfumer, Mr Rekunov, says he hopes one day to present the real President Putin, with his own bottle of "Leaders Number One".