L’Eau De Laundry! Olympic Gymnast Max Whitlock Launches Unique New Fragrance

Gold medal winning team GB star puts the spin in spin cycle for new washing machine campaign!

• Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock stars in series of spoof ads to launch unique new perfume – capturing the essence of freshly laundered clothes

• New scent has been specially created to celebrate the arrival of Samsung’s latest ecobubbleTM washing machine and is presented in bottles which perfectly replicate the machine

• Fragrance has been created to capture the elusive smell of ‘clean sheets’ and ‘machine powered freshness’ - following new research which cites ‘fresh laundry’ as one of the nation’s favourite smells

• The ‘Freshly Laundered – Eco Edition’ fragrance is available FREE to customers who purchase a new ecobubbleTM washing machine from Samsung KX*

London, UK – 8th October 2020 – A new perfume which aims to capture the very essence of fresh laundry has been launched with a series of witty ads starring record Olympic gold medal winner Max Whitlock.

The British athlete stars in a new washing machine campaign from Samsung that gently mocks traditional perfume ads. Max emulates some of the world’s most famous ads and showcases his impressive pommel horse moves on top of the machine as he promotes the new perfume created by Samsung.

The unisex fragrance ‘Freshly Laundered – Eco Edition’  has been specially created to mark the launch of Samsung’s new ecobubble^TM washing machine.  The bottle is an exact replica of the eco-friendly laundry range and will be available free to the first purchasers of the new ecobubble^TM washing machine from  Samsung KX,  an experience space in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross*.

The launch video pays homage to Brad Pitt’s infamous commercials for Chanel No.5 – with our greatest young Olympian in philosophical and moody mode as he ponders the mysteries of life and laundry.

The Team GB Olympian sends up some of the industry’s clichés by seductively running his hand over the edge of a washing machine and spraying himself with perfume before sniffing a Union Jack flag.

Max can also be seen putting his spin on well-loved and celebrated ads such as Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue commercial (originally starring David Gandy) and Versace’s 2014 advert for Eros.

The ‘Freshly Laundered – Eco Edition’  scent comes in a unique glass bottle, which is a miniaturised version of the ecobubble^TM washing machine. The newest ecobubble^TM is Samsung’s most eco-friendly model yet, bringing together some of its most powerful technologies to cut down on wash times and energy consumption.

Expert perfumer Sarah McCartney created the scent to perfectly capture the smell of fresh laundry following research which revealed that Brits rate the smell of clean clothes as their favourite scent. The final fragrance contains four musks which evoke the smell of a fresh garden and fresh water, paired with aromas of lily of the valley.

Samsung audited 2000 British adults to pinpoint the nation’s favourite smells. The results positioned fresh laundry at the top of the pile, closely followed by clean bedsheets, cakes baking in the oven, the seaside air and freshly cut grass. (The full top 20 in notes to editors.)

The Samsung study revealed that six in ten (61%) of adult Brits admit that they struggle to use washing machines properly – a staggering figure which is aided by the fact that three quarters of us (75%) fail to read or pay attention to the instructions.  Indeed, over half the nation (51%) stick to a single wash setting to wash all their laundry.  The findings did reveal however, a rising consumer desire for eco-friendly washing machines, with 76% of respondents considering eco models when buying appliances.

The Samsung ecobubble^TM has been specially designed to address these issues by simplifying the laundry experience.  It is packed with ways to ease the load and comes with a new, simple-to-use interface as well as intelligent laundry care, saving time and hassle as well as stains. The advanced technology cuts washing time and maximises the effectiveness of detergent to give a faster clean, while the Smart Control + technology learns users’ behavioural patterns to recommend cycles, offering a personalised laundry experience.

Max Whitlock said: “This new Samsung machine is an amazing piece of kit – it washes clothes brilliantly but also doubles up as a perfect pommel horse.

The perfume smells amazing too – as athletes we spend much of our working lives surrounded by sweaty kit so we appreciate the refreshing smell of clean laundry more than most!’

I had a huge amount of fun creating a range of spoof ads for the new Samsung ecobubble^TM, it’s even better knowing that I’m helping to launch a product that’s eco-friendly and is making a difference to the environment”

Ruth Story, Head of Marketing Digital Appliances at Samsung Electronics UK Ltd said: “The UK has officially spoken; our favourite smell is fresh and clean laundry and we’re thrilled to be celebrating the launch of the Samsung ecobubble^TM with our very own bespoke perfume. The Samsung ecobubble^TM washing machine has been designed to incorporate some our most advanced technology which will help us all wash more efficiently and effectively whilst still getting a great wash performance.”

The new ‘Freshly Laundered – Eco Edition’ fragrance is available to customers who purchase a new ecobubble^TM washing machine from Samsung KX,  an experience space in Coal Drops Yard, King’s Cross*.

A select number of bottles of the new scent will also be made available to win via Samsung’s social channels.  Head over to @SamsungUK to find out more.

About the Freshly Laundered – Eco Edition

* The first 10 people who buy a new 2020 ecobubble^TM washing machine from 8th October 2020 to 23rd October 2020 from Samsung KX will receive the perfume as a gift with purchase.

Full Top 20 best loved smells according to British Adults:

1. Freshly washed laundry (77%)
2. Clean bedsheets (69%)
3. Cakes baking in the oven (60%)
4. The seaside (59%)
5. Freshly cut grass (58%)
6. New flowers (55%)
7. Freshly brewed coffee (53%)
8. Fresh air (52%)
9. Roast dinner (45%)
10. Bacon (44%)
11. Rain / Thunderstorms (39%)
12. Vanilla (35%)
13. Citrus (35%)
14. Food cooking on the BBQ (34%)
15. Pine needles (33%)
16. Chocolate (32%)
17. New car smell (28%)
18. Shampoo (24%)
19. Leather (23%%)
20. New books (21%)