A French perfumer is set to launch fragrances for men and women in commemoration of Michael Jackson, thanks to two young autograph hunters who asked to borrow a pen in Las Vegas.

The fragrances were inspired by the plants that grow at the late King of Pop’s Neverland Ranch. Eau de parfums’ “Jackson’s Tribute” for men and “Jackson’s Legend” for women will be officially launched in United States on March 7.

Julian Rouas Paris manufactures own-brand and private-label fragrances. He formulated the Michael Jackson scents in just two weeks under a partnership agreement with the head of the Jackson family signed last month in California.

Chief executive Frank Rouas said that with Joe Jackson they are 50-50 partners in world sales, including television rights and advertising receipts. He also added that a part of the proceeds will be given to the charities preferred by Michael Jackson.

Franck Rouas is a one-time French tennis instructor to Hollywood stars. He recounted that one day when he was managing his company’s stall at a trade fair in Las Vegas, two autograph hunters asked to borrow his pen telling that the Jackson family was nearby.

Rouas instantly gave them not only his pen, but including two samples of Versailles, one of his firm’s own brands. He instructed the autograph hunters to give the perfumes to Janet Jackson.

After an hour, Rouas was invited to meet the Jackson family in a private salon. The Jacksons showed interest in his products, Rouas said. He then proposed different fragrances to the Jackson family.

Joseph Rubino said that after further negotiations, they settled on a fruity floral blend for women and a muskier version for men. He is the master perfumer who perfected both scents.

However, a spokesman for Michael Jackson’s side informed that the perfume business undertaking was a Joe Jackson deal, in which the estate was not in any way involved.