The Perfume Library

22 perfumes

The Original / Eight & Bob

Eight & Bob · 2012

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eight & Bob The Original / Eight & Bob opens with pink pepper, cardamom and lemon and settles into vetiver, sandalwood and amber, a fresh, woody unisex scent. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often. It leans towards leisure, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though many also call it classic or modern. The opening pairs lemon, cardamom and pink pepper for a citrus-spice start. In the heart, violet leaf adds a green, floral touch, while labdanum and dry woods warm the body. The base of vetiver, sandalwood and amber turns woody, powdery and creamy with a gentle sweetness. Dior Escale à Pondichéry and Parfums de Marly Darley have a close profile.

Egypt

7.4

Eight & Bob · 2014

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Eight & Bob Egypt is a men's fragrance that most voters pick for fall and spring, opening fresh and drying down into a spicy, woody warmth. It opens with lavender, lemon and moss, which give a clean, slightly green freshness. Nutmeg and cardamom bring the spice in the heart, along with a sweet, oriental touch. Patchouli, sandalwood and leather settle underneath as an earthy, leathery base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Fall leads the votes, with spring and winter close behind. Leisure, work and evenings out are suggested about equally. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Création Lamis Pure Black and Câline Oud Extreme have a close profile.

Nuit de Megève

7.6

Eight & Bob · 2017

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eight & Bob Nuit de Megève is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, green start with spice, sweetness and a woody smokiness, suited to casual days and the milder seasons of fall and spring. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter not far behind and summer a distant last. It is chosen for leisure, daytime and office wear, and it also works for evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, and most voters read it as masculine. It opens with bergamot and nutmeg. In the heart, violet, clove and tonka bean turn it both spicy and creamy. The base of cedarwood, amber and Ambrostar leaves a woody, sweet and slightly smoky finish.

Cap d'Antibes

7.2

Eight & Bob · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eight & Bob Cap d'Antibes is a fresh, aquatic and green men's fragrance, softened by sweet and spicy touches. It lasts well and projects moderately. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. It reads masculine, though many also call it modern. It opens cool with mint, birch and violet leaf. The heart of moss, cinnamon and cardamom builds a spicy, green middle. In the base, vanilla adds sweetness, cedar brings woodiness and frankincense adds a quiet depth.

Mémoires de Mustique

7.0

Eight & Bob · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eight & Bob Mémoires de Mustique is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent built on citrus and white flowers; it has been discontinued. It opens with bright, slightly green citrus from bergamot, petitgrain and neroli. The heart turns floral and softer, with osmanthus, orange blossom and jasmine sambac. Precious woods, amber and white musk settle underneath as a clean, woody base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. It sits between masculine and feminine rather than leaning clearly to one side. Mugler Cologne and Penhaligon's Castile have a close profile.

Champs de Provence

6.5

Eight & Bob · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eight & Bob Champs de Provence is a fresh men's fragrance led by citrus and green notes, softened by sweet, fruity touches. It opens with bergamot, pear and orange, a bright, juicy citrus. In the heart, jasmine absolute, rose absolute and orange blossom add a soft floral layer. The base of maté, ambroxan and moss keeps the scent green and clean, with a light spicy edge alongside. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters recommend summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most as occasions. Though sold as a men's scent, a share of voters finds it feminine. Le Labo Fleur d'Oranger 27 and Goutal L'Île au Thé have a close profile.

Agneta

8.3

Eight & Bob · 2022

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Eight & Bob Agneta is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, with evening and night out leading the occasions and leisure wear not far behind. It reads more masculine than feminine, though it is unisex. It opens with bergamot, cardamom, pepper and nutmeg, giving a spicy freshness, while frankincense adds a resinous trail. Coffee joins frankincense in the heart, and in the base sandalwood, musk and amber soften it into a creamy, sweet and lightly smoky woodiness.

Belvedere / Annicke 5

7.7

Eight & Bob · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Pure Vienne / Annicke 1

7.0

Eight & Bob · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eight & Bob Pure Vienne / Annicke 1 is a light, fresh women's fragrance that suits leisure, daytime and office wear best. Most voters pick it for relaxed everyday settings and rarely for evenings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling a room. It reads feminine. It opens with mandarin orange, ivy and peony, a fresh, green and slightly fruity start. Cyclamen, lily of the valley and jasmine bring out the floral side in the heart. Driftwood and white musk soften the base and dry down with a light sweetness. Guerlain Idylle and Jean & Len Lily of the Valley have a close profile.

Annicke 2

6.8

Eight & Bob · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eight & Bob Annicke 2 is a floral, fruity perfume for women with a sweet, gourmand and powdery tone; it has been discontinued. It opens with fig, mandarin orange and hazelnut, a fruity start with a nutty edge. In the heart, immortelle, ylang-ylang and tuberose carry the floral side. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and cedarwood settles it into a creamy, woody and sweet finish. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so treat the figures with caution. Its gourmand and oriental character suits those who like warm, soft scents. Nishane Hundred Silent Ways and Kenzo Jeu d'Amour L'Élixir have a close profile.

Annicke 3

7.1

Eight & Bob · 2018

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eight & Bob Annicke 3 is a floral, fruity women's perfume set on a sweet, creamy base; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticeable up close without filling a room. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime and the office, and fewer for evening or a night out. Red berries, bergamot and mandarin orange give it a bright opening. In the heart, jasmine, white rose and gardenia carry the floral side. In the base, meringue, sandalwood and cashmeran sweeten it and leave it soft and creamy.

Annicke 6

7.4

Eight & Bob · 2019

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eight & Bob Annicke 6 is a floral, sweet scent for women, sharpened by spice and wood; it has been discontinued. It opens with Sichuan pepper, bergamot and carnation, a spicy and slightly fresh start. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon, rose absolute and the Ambre accord set the floral sweetness on a warm, oriental base. Indian sandalwood, labdanum and benzoin dry it down to a creamy, woody softness. Longevity is rated good, while sillage is moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Jul et Mad Bella Donna and Chloé Orchidée de Minuit have a close profile.

Guéthary

6.4

Eight & Bob · 2022

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Eight & Bob Guéthary is a unisex scent that opens with salt, tagetes and pear blossom and settles around jasmine sambac and suede. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves little trail. The number of votes is small, so this is a tentative picture. There is not enough voting to say which seasons or occasions it suits, and it is unisex. It starts with the fresh, lightly spicy feel of salt and tagetes, softened by pear blossom. The heart is led by jasmine sambac, suede and drawing ink, and the accords read floral, woody, smoky and leathery. Sugar and white musk sweeten the base and close it softly. Miskeo Daim and UerMi NO±Suede have a close profile.

Annicke 4

7.2

Eight & Bob · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eight & Bob Annicke 4 is a fresh, floral women's fragrance whose fruity sweetness meets a synthetic sheen, and it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, though only a small number of ratings back this up, so it is not a firm verdict. It is described as a women's fragrance. The top notes of nectarine and blackcurrant bud open fresh and fruity. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose fill out the heart with a floral richness. In the base, oakmoss, patchouli and cashmeran soften the scent and add an earthy depth. Its profile is close to Lattafa Sublime and Gant Sunset Club.

Sérénité en Bourgogne

8.5

Eight & Bob · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eight & Bob Sérénité en Bourgogne is a sweet, spicy and resinous unisex scent, with a gourmand warmth set against a woody, earthy base. It opens with pink pepper and saffron for a spicy brightness. In the heart, Vietnamese oud and myrrh add a dark, resinous weight. In the base, Madagascan patchouli and Bourbon vanilla move it towards a creamy, sweet finish, with a fruity touch softening the warmth. Longevity is rated good and sillage strong. With its oriental build, it wears more comfortably in cooler weather and suits evenings and dressier outings, reading equally well on men and women.