Withnail & I actor Richard E Grant builds perfume empire - Telegraph

Richard E Grant starred in Withnail And I in 1987
Richard E Grant's Jack perfume, which contain marijuana tones, was labelled 'pot perfume' by the media, in reference to Grant's depiction of drug taker Withnail in Bruce Robinson's 1987 film Withnail and I Photo: ALAMY

Richard E Grant made headlines in April when he launched a signature scent featuring ‘marijuana tones’. Now, three months later, the actor turned entrepreneur talks exclusively to the Telegraph about trademark battles, his plans to extend the range, and the business of taking on the American perfume giants with independent fragrance start-up, Jack.

Launching the venture has been a labour of love for the 57-year-old actor. “It has been all consuming getting it to market,” he says, speaking from Tel

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