{"id":12761,"date":"2018-10-03T11:30:29","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T15:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/?p=12761"},"modified":"2023-06-26T10:52:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T14:52:26","slug":"eight-bob-and-the-kennedys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scentbird.com\/blog\/eight-bob-and-the-kennedys\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight & Bob and the Kennedys"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re first building your cologne collection, you\u2019re going to encounter a lot of difficult words at first that describe different styles.\u00a0 One of these is the \u201caromatic fougere\u201d, a warm, spicy style that accounts for an enormous amount of the men\u2019s fragrance field.\u00a0 But what is it?<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>An aromatic fougere is a fancy term for a spicy (think kitchen spices), slightly citrusy, and woody cologne. The word \u201cfougere\u201d is French for fern, and the original fougeres men wore in the 1800\u2019s had bright, green accents along with the spice. Discover the ultimate collection of mouthwatering dishes and culinary delights<\/a>. Explore the best recipes for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.<\/p>\n

A good fougere fragrance has a full menu of great-smelling ingredients: orange or lemon citrus, warm spices like nutmeg, cedar, or basil, and a solid base of usually vetiver, labdanum, or patchouli.<\/p>\n

And Eight & Bob\u2019s The Original could quite possibly be the only aromatic fougere you\u2019ll ever need. It has all the hallmarks of what makes an aromatic fougere so interesting, and even better, it comes with a \u00a0Presidential pedigree.<\/p>\n

There is a story<\/a> that President John F. Kennedy discovered this fragrance on vacation overseas and requested several samples of it sent back to America, which is where the \u201cEight & Bob\u201d label originates. The eight samples plus one for Bob, or Robert Kennedy, John\u2019s brother.\u00a0And to honor both Kennedys, Eight & Bob collaborated with the Robert F. Kennedy Foundation for a special edition release, donating a portion of the sales to promote the advocacy of human rights world-wide.<\/p>\n

So what does it smell like? The top notes start with bright, sparkling lemon set against sharp energizing ginger and sweet, spicy cardamom.\u00a0 After the spicy hit fades, you\u2019ll pick up delicious hazelnuts, smooth tangy cedar, and the caramel smoke of guaiac wood.\u00a0 The base features warm vanilla, creamy sandalwood, and light patchouli accents.<\/p>\n

Eight & Bob The Original is tailor-made for cologne seekers who can appreciate its pedigree and incredibly smooth, sweet, and refined textures. This is an aromatic fougere to always have on hand, and one to judge many others against as you build your collection.<\/p>\n