The Original – 150 ml

Name: The Original – 150 ml
Brand: eightandbob
SKU: EBP1008
Price: 255.00 EUR
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€255

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The Original, the most exclusive perfume created by Albert Fouquet, now available in a 150 ml size. An exclusive format for the Original fragrance lovers.

Designed for both men and women alike, this classic scent is suitable for a modern-day aristocrat. Rosy notes of Pink Pepper blended with the subtle spice of Cardamom and garnished with the zesty hint of Lemon, evoke a contemporary tone; while notes of Labdanum emit an intricacy reminiscent of the sweet, fruity, woody aromas of twentieth century Paris. Amber and Sandalwood undertones accentuate the warmth of this refined scent.

Eau de Parfum.
Volume 150ml / 5.07 fl. oz.

Ingredients

alcohol denat., parfum, aqua, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, bht, limonene, linalool, coumarin, alpha-isomethyl ionone, citronellol, benzyl alcohol, citral, geraniol, eugenol, hydroxycitronellal, benzyl benzoate, methyl 2-octynoate, isoeugenol, benzyl cinnamate

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The Original – 150 ml

€255

TOP NOTES

Vibrant Cardamom
Blazing pink pepper
Fizzy lemon

HEART NOTES

Evergreen Wood
Tipsy Labdanum
Violet Leaves’ Caress

BASE NOTES

Mystic Ambar
So Sandalwood
Wise Vetiver

THE HISTORY

Albert Fouquet, the son of a Parisian aristocrat, was part of elite French society in the early twentieth century and a perfume connoisseur. In a room on the upper floor of the family chateau, Fouquet created and perfected various essences for his own personal use – aided by Philippe, the family butler. At social events he would surprise everyone with an exquisite fragrance that became increasingly in demand within the exclusive social circle he frequented. However, Fouquet continually rejected proposals to market his fragrance.

One night during his summer vacation in 1937 on the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur), Albert met and got on very well with a young American student who was touring France in a convertible: John F. Kennedy. Within minutes of being introduced, J.F.K. was captivated by the essence that Albert wore. John’s charm and congeniality persuaded Albert to leave him a sample of his fragrance with a note at the hotel the following morning:

"In this bottle, you will find the dash of French glamour that your American personality lacks."

On returning from his vacation, Albert received a letter from John in the U.S. thanking him for the kind gesture and informing him of the success his perfume was having among his friends. He requested Albert to send him eight samples:

"...and if your production allows, another one for Bob."

Without fully understanding the request, Albert decided to send a box with sufficient samples to offset the transport costs. His perfectionism extended not only to the fragrance but everything surrounding it. He didn’t fill the order until Philippe found some beautiful glass bottles in a Parisian pharmacy that Albert considered suitable for his fragrance. Finally, he ordered several boxes decorated with the same pattern as the shirt that J.F.K. was wearing when they met, and then labeled the bottles and boxes with John’s amusing request:

“EIGHT & BOB”

Albert was surprised a few months later when he began receiving letters from America with requests from various Hollywood directors, producers, and actors such as Cary Grant and James Stewart. Everyone wanted the “EIGHT & BOB” fragrance they had apparently discovered through John’s father, who had maintained relationships with well-known stars because of his previous business ventures in the movie industry. Unfortunately, the success of his fragrance would not spread much further.