Jordin Sparks to launch fragrance

GLENWILLOW, Ohio Recording artist and Broadway star Jordin Sparks is launching in October her first fragrance line, which exclusively will be available at apparel retailer Dots through Nov. 5.

Apra International, which introduces up-and-coming celebrity fragrances, manufactured the fragrance called "Because of You." The fragrance is priced at $14.95 for 2.5 oz. of eau de parfum. Dots, which has more than 400 stores, will offer the fragrance at an introductory price of $9.50 through the month of October.

Sparks was involved in the development of the scent, which infuses clementine, white imperial currant and orange blossom top notes with orchid, coral and peony mid-notes, along with underlying sheer musks, vanilla, amber and woodsy base notes.