{"title":"EIGHT \u0026 BOB","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlbert Fouquet, the son of a Parisian aristocrat, belonged to the elite of French society in the early 20th century and was a perfume connoisseur. In a room on the upper floor of the family home, a château, Fouquet created and perfected various essences for his own use. He was assisted in this by Philippe, the family butler. At every social occasion, he surprised those present with his exquisite fragrance, which became increasingly popular in exclusive social circles. However, Fouquet always rejected suggestions to market the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne night, during his summer holiday on the French Riviera in 1937, Albert befriended a young American student travelling through France in a convertible: John F. Kennedy. Only a few minutes after they met, the vain JFK was fascinated by the essence Albert was wearing. Kennedy's charm and kindness prompted Albert to leave him a sample of his Eau de Cologne the following morning with the smug note: ‘In this bottle you will find some of the French magic that your American personality lacks.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter returning from his holiday, Albert received a letter from John in the United States thanking him for the kind gesture and informing him of the success his perfume was enjoying among his friends. He asked Albert to send him eight samples, ‘and if your production allows, one more for Bob.’ So Albert decided to send a box with enough extra perfume samples to cover the shipping costs. His perfectionism extended not only to the perfume itself, but to everything related to it. He did not place the order until Philippe finally found some beautiful bottles in a Parisian pharmacy. Albert considered them suitable for his eau de cologne and labelled them with John's amusing request: ‘\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEIGHT \u0026amp; BOB\u003c\/b\u003e’. Albert could hardly believe it when, a few months later, letters arrived from the United States from various Hollywood directors, producers and actors such as Cary Grant and James Stewart. Everyone wanted the ‘\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEIGHT \u0026amp; BOB\u003c\/b\u003e’ eau de cologne, which they had obviously discovered through Joseph Kennedy, John's father, who had connections to famous stars through his former business dealings in the film industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnfortunately, the success of his Eau de Cologne was not to last much longer. In the spring of 1939, Albert died in a car accident not far from Biarritz. Philippe, the only person who could fulfil the orders, continued this work for only a few months, as the outbreak of the Second World War forced him to give up his job with the Fouquet family. In the last shipments, Philippe hid the bottles in books, carefully cutting out the pages by hand to prevent the perfume from being confiscated by the Nazis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecades later, thanks to the family of the butler Philippe, the formula for ‘\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEIGHT \u0026amp; BOB\u003c\/b\u003e’ was completely rediscovered, along with its delicate and refined production process. Once again, it was considered one of the most exclusive Eaux de Cologne, favoured by elegant men worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eight-bob-cap-dantibes","title":"EIGHT \u0026 BOB - Cap d'Antibes","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor Albert Fouquet, Antibes was heaven. In this charming village on the French Riviera, Albert enjoyed long holidays during the 1930s in the company of the elite of European aristocracy – holidays that extended from spring until the last days of summer. At that time, only a few were privileged enough to enjoy the elegant and ‘discreet luxury’ of spending the summer months on the French Riviera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnforgettable mornings were spent sailing in the Grande Bleue, golden sunsets were enjoyed from the gardens of the Eden Roc hotel, and balmy evenings were enlivened with exclusive celebrations and charming parties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert dreamt about these summers during the cold Parisian winters. Like any artist who strives for perfection, he spent many weeks delicately crafting a fragrance that captured the essence of his memories of those summer days. The result was CAP D’ANTIBES. A fragrance that was made for the exclusive enjoyment of its creator and became a favourite in his private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter so many years, it is a pleasure to share the originality of the best perfumes created by Albert Fouquet and help ensure they reach the hands of those fortunate enough to share his tastes. Extremely enveloping, sophisticated fragrance. Captivating woody fougere aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, addictive and natural top notes such as mint, violet leaves and birch are strengthened by vibrant spices like cinnamon, the sensuality of the moss and aromatic, green notes at the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegance of wood introduces the base notes: the warm presence of the cedar along with the incense and vanilla contribute to serenity and its own unmistakable style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eight \u0026 Bob","offers":[{"title":"100 ML","offer_id":50939830468954,"sku":"128EBP1003","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4673\/0586\/files\/cap-d_antibes-edp.jpg?v=1744110663"},{"product_id":"eight-bob-memoires-de-mustique","title":"Eight \u0026 Bob - Mémoires de Mustique","description":"\u003cp\u003eMémoires de Mustique is a tribute to those who have shared the magic of this unique Caribbean island and for those who once dreamed of being part of something unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMémoires de Mustique scent is born from the encounter between a masterpiece of Albert Fouquet and the reminiscences of the magnificent and exclusive island of Mustique through its crystalline waters, the eternity of its sunsets and its landscapes unchanged throughout history. 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Each perfume was born from his memories of a place or a person whose exclusivity and distinctiveness Albert Fouquet wanted to transform into extraordinary fragrances to preserve forever. On this occasion, Fouquet wanted to fulfil the wish of his dear friends Alessandro and Chiara for an exclusive perfume. An Italian couple who owned a villa in the beautiful southern French countryside of Provence, where they could relax surrounded by the freshness of 1,600 wild plants:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery spring, Albert Fouquet was drawn from Antibes on the French Riviera to the home of Alessandro and Chiara to share with them the magnificent spectacle of colours and wonderful aromas. During one of his visits, while decanting one of the wines he produced from his own grapes, Alessandro told Fouquet that his next diplomatic post would be in the distant Philippines. Of course, he enjoyed being able to travel around the world for his work, but during his long stays abroad, he always remembered the beauty of Provence with melancholy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA few months later, when Alessandro and Chiara were already living in the Philippines, they were surprised by what was probably the best gift they could have received from their good friend: Only an artist like Albert Fouquet was able to transform the freshness of the lush aromas into a perfume that captured the scents of the plants of Provence. 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