Le Trou 19 du Phare opens with the boldness of black pepper and an aromatic blend, leading into a heart of black leather and cinnamon. The fragrance deepens with a base of Haitian vetiver, patchouli, and cedarwood, creating an intriguing, spicy, and woody scent. Le Trou 19 du Phare is a tribute to friendship, tradition, and the timeless spirit of Biarritz.
Biarritz was one of Albert Fouquet's essential destinations. After his stay in Honfleur at Christian’s residence, where days were spent between Les Planches beach and the La Touques racetrack in Deauville, the two would travel to Biarritz. There, they were joined by Simon, arriving from Burgundy, and Thomas, coming from northern Spain. Both were men of the land whom Fouquet entrusted with managing Burgundy’s most coveted vineyards. The purpose of the meeting was to receive a detailed report from Simon on the year’s progress at the estate and to coordinate preparations for the September harvest. Once the professional matters were addressed during the afternoon in a meeting room at the Hôtel du Palais, where they stayed, the four transitioned to enjoying the deep friendship they had built over the years. The next morning, promptly at nine, they gathered at the Clubhouse of Le Phare golf course, ready to show their competitive side in pursuit of the annual championship title: Christian and Thomas against Simon and Albert.
Around this competition, they created a series of rituals known as “The 19th Hole.” It began with a dinner paid for by the losing team, followed by the ceremonial trophy presentation. According to tradition, the losers then had to dive fully clothed into the sea and, dripping wet, astonish the Hôtel du Palais guests and staff by requesting their room keys. During one of the early “19th Hole” gatherings, Thomas presented Fouquet with a bouquet of geraniums carefully cultivated at his countryside home. Knowing Fouquet’s expertise in creating exclusive perfumes, he suggested Albert take the precious bouquet to Paris to craft a unique, magical, and unrepeatable fragrance. In the following edition, Albert surprised his three friends by presenting each of them with his masterpiece, Le trou 19 du Phare. Made in Spain.
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About Eight & Bob
In the early 20th century, Albert Fouquet, the son of a Parisian aristocrat and passionate perfume connoisseur, began crafting distinctive fragrances for his personal use. One fateful summer on the French Riviera in the 1930s, Fouquet met a young American student named John F. Kennedy. Enchanted by Fouquet’s scent, JFK requested a sample to take back to the U.S. The fragrance quickly captivated JFK's friends and Hollywood elites, sparking demand. Fouquet responded by sending additional bottles labelled with a handwritten note: “Eight & Bob” — referring to eight samples for JFK and “one for Bob.”
Today, Eight & Bob lives on, blending history, elegance, and craftsmanship into a collection of timeless fragrances and grooming products. Each item carries the legacy of its aristocratic roots and the glamour of a bygone era, capturing the essence of classic sophistication.
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