One Direction have revealed that they will release their first ever fragrance next year.

As previously reported, the president of Olivann Beauty last week (November 30) let slip that they were working with the boyband on a female fragrance.

The 'Take Me Home' stars have now confirmed plans to release a scent in autumn 2013. Singer Niall Horan said in a statement:

"As a band we have been discussing making a fragrance for our fans for quite a while so we're really excited to finally have this opportunity. We're been working away on this and we're very proud of the way it has turned out. We really can't wait to hear what our fans think."

Band manager Will Bloomfield meanwhile added: "The band are incredibly passionate about this project and have been closely involved in the creation of the scene, the packaging and the bottle design and the name itself. The name of the fragrance is still confidential, but more news will be revealed in early 2013."