The Fouquet Collection unveils ten sophisticated fragrances, crafted for true connoisseurs, transcending gender to celebrate individuality. A seamless blend of heritage and innovation, it embodies the spirit of Albert Fouquet’s most cherished moments.
Crafted with the finest essences and exquisite materials, The Fouquet Collection is a testament to excellence—where time, patience, and artistry converge to create true sophistication.
Since Albert Fouquet discovered Ravello on Italy's Amalfi Coast, he sought a few days of true relaxation every year, staying at the Hotel Villa Cimbrone, which rose majestically atop the cliffs, offering spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Ravello is a source of creative inspiration for lovers of music, art, history, and botanical culture. There, in the gardens of the historic Villa Rufolo, Albert Fouquet could spend hours upon hours admiring the floral beauty crafted by Lord Francis Neville, an old friend of his father, and Luigi Cicalese, his trusted gardener. Richard Wagner, enchanted by the flowers of these unparalleled gardens, found inspiration to create his opera Parsifal.
A few years after Wagner's passing, in these very gardens, Fouquet had the privilege of attending an open-air concert. He was invited by Maestro Guido Rossi, a passionate cultural promoter and patron known for his exquisite taste and love for the arts, who shared his enthusiasm for Wagner’s opera.
The magical atmosphere, infused with Wagner’s melodies and the fragrance of the flowers, stirred a profound creative inspiration within Fouquet.
Following this evocative experience and recalling the sense of wonder he felt during the concert in the Giardino dell'Anima, Fouquet returned to Villa Cimbrone.
That very night, he began to dream and experiment with the essences and scents emanating from the garden's flowers, blended with the freshness of the Mediterranean air and the enchantment of an Italian night.
During the remainder of his stay in Ravello, he crafted this perfume, which he named "IL GIARDINO DELL'ANIMA," as a tribute to the beauty and inspiration he found in those special corners of the Amalfi Coast.
For Albert Fouquet, September was the most eagerly anticipated month of the year. From the first week until well into October, he would settle in the château his family owned in Burgundy to personally oversee the harvest of their estate.
The Fouquet family had owned some of the finest vineyards for many years. Though not the largest in Burgundy, they undoubtedly produced the most exquisite grapes. Their harvest was highly sought after by the region's top winemakers, who competed each year to secure their production. The family reserved only 10% of the yield to produce their own wine.
They spared no resources or effort in this endeavor. Albert, with his refined sense of smell and taste, relied on the invaluable expertise of Simon, who managed the estate masterfully. Following the advice of a landowner from La Rioja, they hired Thomas Bodes, a talented Spanish expert in viticulture, forming a key committee for the season's success. Fouquet's time in Burgundy was divided into two distinct phases. The first extended up to the start of the harvest, a period during which the region displayed its full splendor, captivating the senses of any visitor.
For most winemakers, these were days of tense anticipation, but for Fouquet, they were days of fulfillment and contentment.
Each day at dawn, Albert enjoyed breakfast on the terrace, overlooking the majesty of his vineyards. The rest of the morning was spent reading, walking through the countryside, and indulging in his most cherished passion: creating new perfumes. The climate and rich soil of Burgundy, along with the vineyards, made it ideal for cultivating a variety of flowers and plants for this noble craft, which Albert nurtured in a spacious garden.
At midday, precisely at 12 o’clock, Albert, Simon, and Thomas gathered with meticulous punctuality in the stables for the “berry tasting.” This technique involved bringing a grape cluster to the mouth and crushing it to assess its sugar content and, therefore, its alcohol potential. Based on each participant’s impressions, they would make the challenging decision of whether it was the optimal day to begin the harvest. If it wasn’t, they would enjoy a hearty lunch and a leisurely afternoon.
For Albert, the harvest marked the end of the serenity he had relished and the beginning of the field’s bustling activity. The harvest lasted approximately 20 days in an atmosphere of celebration and collaboration. At its conclusion, following family tradition, Albert hosted a grand party at his home, inviting all the harvesters, winemakers, and friends.
SÉRÉNITÉ EN BOURGOGNE was the name Fouquet gave to this olfactory masterpiece, aiming to convey the tranquility he experienced during his time in the region.
The sun reflected on the water surrounding the Deauville-La Touques racetrack, as Albert Fouquet stood among the elegant spectators gathered in the stands, captivated by the excitement and elegance of the world of horse racinG.
Deauville, with its splendor and sophistication, was the perfect setting for race lovers and high society. Every summer, Christian, an aristocrat with great skill in betting, invited Fouquet to share in the thrilling atmosphere of the racetrack. They both enjoyed the excitement of the event while discussing strategies and calculating the odds of the different runners. They had been repeating these relaxing days at Christian's mansion in Honfleur, just a few kilometers from Deauville, for years.
Albert’s passion for creating exclusive perfumes was sparked by the incomparable scent emanating from Christian’s lush garden. Among the soft notes of Honfleur roses, the freshness of the sea, and the scent of coastal vegetation, Fouquet created a unique fragrance that evoked the beauty and elegance of coastal life. From then on, every summer, he would visit Deauville carrying this perfume.
Christian was fascinated by the captivating scent of Albert's creation. He found himself facing a difficult task, as he was well aware of Fouquet's discretion. A discretion that prevented him from sharing the perfumes he created exclusively for personal use.
During one of the thrilling races, Christian decided to challenge Fouquet with a fun proposal: “Follow my advice, in the next race bet on Grillemont, Boussac's stable never fails me. If you win, in exchange, you’ll reward me with your perfume.” Fouquet accepted the challenge with a smile, eager for the outcome.
The two friends immersed themselves in the excitement of the race, with Fouquet closely watching every move of the horses. However, Grillemont finished in third place. Christian, in addition to suffering a humiliating defeat before his friend, would continue without obtaining the coveted perfume.
However, as a gesture of sincere friendship, Albert Fouquet, upon returning to Paris, prepared a special version of the perfume using roses from the Honfleur garden, cedarwood, and musk. He sent this exquisite creation to his friend Christian, labeling the bottle with a reminder of that afternoon at the racetrack: “Le pari d’HONFLEUR.”
Years later, Brigitte, Christian’s wife, confessed to Fouquet that “LE PARI D’HONFLEUR” was the best card Christian played to win her heart.
Biarritz was one of Albert Fouquet's essential destinations. After his stay in Honfleur at Christian’s residence, where days were spent between Les Planches beach and the La Touques racetrack in Deauville, the two would travel to Biarritz. There, they were joined by Simon, arriving from Burgundy, and Thomas, coming from northern Spain. Both were men of the land whom Fouquet entrusted with managing Burgundy’s most coveted vineyards.
The purpose of the meeting was to receive a detailed report from Simon on the year’s progress at the estate and to coordinate preparations for the September harvest.
Once the professional matters were addressed during the afternoon in a meeting room at the Hôtel du Palais, where they stayed, the four transitioned to enjoying the deep friendship they had built over the years.
The next morning, promptly at nine, they gathered at the Clubhouse of Le Phare golf course, ready to show their competitive side in pursuit of the annual championship title: Christian and Thomas against Simon and Albert.
Around this competition, they created a series of rituals known as “The 19th Hole.” It began with a dinner paid for by the losing team, followed by the ceremonial trophy presentation. According to tradition, the losers then had to dive fully clothed into the sea and, dripping wet, astonish the Hôtel du Palais guests and staff by requesting their room keys.
During one of the early “19th Hole” gatherings, Thomas presented Fouquet with a bouquet of geraniums carefully cultivated at his countryside home. Knowing Fouquet’s expertise in creating exclusive perfumes, he suggested Albert take the precious bouquet to Paris to craft a unique, magical, and unrepeatable fragrance.
In the following edition, Albert surprised his three friends by presenting each of them with his masterpiece: LE TROU 19 DU PHARE.
Each fragrance embodies a piece of our story, a tribute to heritage, craftsmanship, and the art of fine perfumery. Let yourself be transported by the essence of our most iconic creations.
The experience begins with a single gesture—removing the elegant paper band that embraces each box, its color unique to every fragrance. This simple act sets the stage for what lies within.
The side-opening design unveils the collection’s story, leading to the fragrance resting upon a sculpted base, as if waiting to be discovered.
Inside, the bottle’s Art Deco-inspired design reflects the timeless sophistication of Eight & Bob. Delicate crystal stripes catch the light, offering a glimpse of the scent within, while the weighty cap—engraved with the brand’s initials and secured with a robust clip mechanism—adds the final touch of refinement.
Every detail, from the packaging to the bottle, has been meticulously crafted to transform the act of wearing fragrance into a ritual—an experience of elegance, artistry, and exclusivity.
