Eight & Bob Le Pari d'Honfleur Eau de Parfum is a tribute to friendship, the timeless beauty of the French coast, and one unforgettable wager between two lifelong companions. Inspired by Albert Fouquet's summers spent between the elegant Deauville-La Touques racecourse and his friend Christian's seaside estate in Honfleur, this fragrance tells the story of a perfume born not from commerce, but from generosity. Captivated by the scent Albert created from the roses, coastal vegetation, and sea air surrounding Christian's garden, Christian repeatedly tried to persuade his friend to part with the exclusive fragrance. During an afternoon at the racetrack, he proposed a playful bet: if his favored horse won, Albert would gift him the perfume. The horse finished third, but Albert, moved by their friendship, later recreated the fragrance using roses from Christian's garden and sent it to him with a handwritten label that read, "Le Pari d'Honfleur", or "The Bet of Honfleur." Years later, Christian's wife would remark that it was the finest gesture he ever made to win her heart.
Elegant and comforting, Le Pari d'Honfleur opens with aromatic cardamom, ripe fig, and delicate violet before revealing a creamy heart of tonka bean, papyrus, and coconut. Warm sandalwood, Virginia cedarwood, and soft musk create a refined amber-woody finish that lingers with understated sophistication.
Why You'll Love It
- Inspired by a true story of friendship on the Normandy coast
- Beautiful balance of fresh fig, creamy tonka bean, and elegant woods
- A sophisticated amber woody fragrance for both women and men
- Smooth, comforting composition that transitions effortlessly from day to evening
- Crafted in France using exceptional ingredients and traditional perfumery techniques
Fragrance Profile
Top Notes: Guatemalan Cardamom, Fig, Violet
Heart Notes: Brazilian Tonka Bean, Papyrus, Coconut
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Virginia Cedarwood, Musk
Product Details
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Brand: Eight & Bob
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Product Name: Le Pari d'Honfleur Eau de Parfum
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Available Sizes: 30 ml (1.0 oz) or 100 ml (3.4 oz)
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Format: Eau de Parfum
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Scent Family: Amber Woody
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Origin: Made in France
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Authenticity: Official Eight & Bob product from an authorized retailer
A warm, elegant fragrance inspired by the beauty of Normandy's coastline and a timeless story proving that the greatest rewards often come from friendship rather than fortune.