EIGHT & BOB

EIGHT & BOB is a woody masculine fragrance from 2012, with an even mix of spice, gentle sweetness and citrus brightness, plus a little resin and amber underneath. It is warm and polished rather than loud.

The opening is lively: lemon and bergamot give a clean citrus snap, while ginger and cardamom add a cool, peppery spice. In the heart, hazelnut brings a soft, nutty sweetness against cedar and guaiac wood, which are dry and slightly smoky, with labdanum adding a resinous glow. The base settles into patchouli, sandalwood, ambergris and vanilla: earthy, creamy and softly warm.

Many wearers find it long lasting, and others call it moderate; the trail stays at a moderate distance. It is voted mostly for spring and autumn and clearly favoured for daytime, which suggests a smart everyday scent for work, lunches and weekends rather than a heavy evening fragrance.

EIGHT & BOB — for men fragrance by EIGHT & BOB (released 2012). Top notes: Cardamom, Ginger, Lemon, Bergamot. Heart notes: Cedar, Hazelnut, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum. Base notes: Ambergris, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli. — Parfica open fragrance database