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LE PARI D'HONFLEUR - 30 ml

AMBERY | WOODY

Sale price€95

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30ml

Every summer, Albert Fouquet and his friend Christian enjoyed the excitement of the Deauville-La Touques racetrack, followed by peaceful retreats to Christian’s mansion in Honfleur, a calm village by the coast. Inspired by the serenity of Honfleur’s gardens, Albert crafted a fragrance that captured the elegance of both places.

"Le Pari d'Honfleur" opens with Guatemalan Cardamom, Fig, and Violet, leading into a heart of Tonka Bean, Papyrus, and Coconut. A base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, and Musk completes this amber-woody fragrance.

A tribute to friendship and the beauty of the French coast, "Le Pari d'Honfleur" evokes timeless memories shared between two great friends.

Top notes: Cardamom Guatemala, Fig, Violet
Heart notes: Tonka Bean Brasil, Papyrus, Coconut
Base notes: Sandalwood, Cedarwood Virginia, Musk

Eau de Parfum.
Volume 30 ml / 1.01 fl. oz.

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LE PARI D'HONFLEUR - 30 ml
LE PARI D'HONFLEUR - 30 ml Sale price€95
A dark background
Green and purple figs, sliced fig halves, pale purple flowers, and cardamom pods on a black background.

TOP NOTES

Cardamom Guatemala
Fig
Violet

A whole coconut and several dried nuts arranged in front of a rolled, textured parchment.

HEART NOTES

Tonka Bean Brasil
Papyrus
Coconut

Sandalwood logs, red bark sticks, and a pile of tan powder next to white flowering sprigs on black.

BASE NOTES

Sandalwood
Cerdawood Virginia
Musk

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Two identical glass sample spray vials labeled Eight & Bob, set against a white background.

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2 Free samples of your choice with your order.

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THE HISTORY

A rectangular bottle of Eight & Bob Le Pari D'Honfleur perfume stands in the foreground against a blurred horse race background.

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.

Two men in suits viewed from behind, watching a blurred horse race in the distance.

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.

The text "LE PARI D'HONFLEUR" printed in black on a textured, mustard yellow corduroy background.

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Melissa Azzo
If you love fig…

I am obsessed with fig and this perfume smells so amazing on. It wears well and I have received a lot of compliments when I wear it. The fig fragrance is beautiful and this perfume is a great add to my collection of fragrances.

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