The Original

Old-world French polish, effortlessly worn. The Original is the iconic fragrance that launched the legend of Eight & Bob: a timeless scent of effortless sophistication and refined masculinity, blending citrus freshness, spice and smooth woods into a classic signature. Polished, versatile and undeniably upscale, it is luxury in its most understated form. The Story The Original is inspired by the private composition of Albert Fouquet, a perfume enthusiast of elite French society in the early twentieth century who blended scents for his own use. In 1937, on the Riviera, an American student, the young John F. Kennedy, admired his scent and asked for a sample; he later wrote back for eight more, plus one for "Bob", and the bottles became known as Eight & Bob. How It Smells Opening Crisp citrus freshness and aromatic herbs, with cardamom and pink pepper, give an immediately polished feeling. Heart Soft spice, violet leaves, labdanum and dried wood emerge, warm and refined without becoming heavy. Dry Down Smooth sandalwood, vetiver and amber settle into a warm, composed masculinity. Think of a freshly pressed white shirt, luxury leather seats, a tailored jacket and old-money confidence. Fragrance Notes Top Cardamom Lemon Pink Pepper Heart Dried Wood Labdanum Violet Leaves Base Amber Sandalwood Vetiver Fragrance Profile Aromatic · Spicy · Woody · Citrus