Eight & Bob Original Eau de Parfum
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EIGHT & BOB ORIGINAL | When American student, John F. Kennedy met Parisian aristocrat Albert Fouquet in the French Riviera, not only was he charmed by the man, but also by his amazing scent. Upon his return to the US, JFK made a quirky request for eight samples"and if your production allows, another one for Bob". "EIGHT & BOB," as the cologne came to be known, quickly became a hit with the Kennedy family and Hollywood elite.
Unfortunately, Albert Fouquet would later die in a car crash, but his craft would continue for a few more years with his butler Philippethe only other person who knew the cologne's formula. With the start of WWII, Philippe halted production, hiding his final shipment of bottles inside books that he carefully hand cut.
Decades later, thanks to the family of Philippe, "EIGHT & BOB" has returned as one of the most exclusive colognes, preferred by the worlds most classic men.
Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Cardomom, Lemon
Heart Notes: Violet leafs, Labdanum, and Dry Woods
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Amber, and Vetiver
- 100ml Eau de Parfum / INSIDE BOOK
Details
Fragrance NotesCardamom, Citrus, Pink Pepper, Driftwood, Labdanum, Violet Leaf, Sandalwood, and Vetiver,
StyleWoods
PerfumersAlbert Fouquet
ConcentrationEau de Parfum
Year Released2012
GenderMen
EIGHT & BOB
EIGHT & BOB is a legendary fragrance brand that has a fascinating history dating back to 1937. The brand's story begins with Albert Fouquet, a French perfumer who created a scent that caught the attention of a young John F. Kennedy during a trip to the Cote D'Azur. Kennedy was so taken with the fragrance that he asked Fouquet to send him eight samples of the scent, as well as one for his friend Bob. Fouquet obliged, bottling the fragrance in a square glass bottle with a black stopper and packaging it in the same black striped pattern as the shirt Kennedy had been wearing when he met Fouquet. He labeled the fragrance "EIGHT & BOB," and it quickly gained popularity among Hollywood directors, producers, and actors. Unfortunately, the success of EIGHT & BOB was short-lived. Fouquet died in a tragic automobile accident in 1939, and production of the fragrance was halted shortly thereafter. However, the formula for EIGHT & BOB was preserved over the years, hidden away inside cut-away library books through two world wars, by the Fouquet family butler. Decades later, the fragrance was rediscovered and revived by Albert's great-grandson, who decided to bring the scent back to life and share it with the world. Today, EIGHT & BOB is a beloved fragrance brand with a storied history and a loyal following, thanks to its unique blend of classic French elegance and Hollywood glamour.
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