Eight & Bob Annicke 6 Review + A Love Letter From Megève Draw

 

Eight & Bob Annicke 6 review

 Eight & Bob Annicke 6 bottle, image courtesy of Eight & Bob

He was the dashing star of a glamourous life that reads like a 30s movie script. Albert Fouquet, handsome scion of Parisian nobility, bon vivant, was a self-taught perfumer who mixed scents in the family chateau in between his world travels, assisted by trusty butler, Phillipe. Fouquet’s fragrances were designed solely for his own consumption (though he would occasionally share a drop with the more appreciative members of his circle, which included a young John F. Kennedy, whom Fouquet met by chance on the Cote D’Azur). But everything changed in 1936, when Fouquet met the dazzling Annicke at a dinner in Switzerland. As the French say, he was coup de foudre. A flurry of impassioned letters followed between them, and the newly besotted Fouquet created his first perfume in Annicke’s honour. Other fragrances followed, each marking a reunion of the lovers.  Annicke 6, the last in Eight & Bob’s Annicke line, a resinous, warm floral, is the perfume of someone intended to be held close.

Albert Fouquet of Eight and Bob

Albert Fouquet image Eight & Bob

Eight & Bob Annicke 6 is a charming, carnation-and-rose fragrance dotted with spice that is both piquant and gently lovely as the glitter of snow on the Haut-Savoie mountains. From its dancing opening of bergamot and pepper to its snuggly resinous dry-down, Annicke 6’s combination of satiny flowers, resins and spice feels quite intimate. It isn’t that the fragrance has short sillage – it wafts enough to garner compliments – but it has a cosseting, silky quality that feels as private and as graceful as the slow waltz of two people who fit together just so.

Starting with a splash of orang-y bergamot and a whip of hot red pepper, Annicke 6 freewheels happily out of its bottle, ready to rhumba. With those zingy opening notes bringing up the dance floor lights, a sultry dash of cinnamon cues the orchestra. But the music changes from percussive to dulcet. Carnation, with its lactonic sweetness, steps quietly into the center. The bergamot hovers just behind it, keeping the mood light. Some measures later, there is stillness. Rose awakens, and the perfume’s romantic heart starts to beat.

Annicke 6 from Eight & Bob

courtesy of Eight & Bob

Twenty minutes or so into Annicke 6’s trajectory, it coalesces into a lovely amalgam of sweet spice, rose and carnation that would feel decidedly vintage but for the two-step refrain of zingy pepper and bergamot that recurs throughout its development, ensuring the perfume never takes itself too seriously and giving Annicke 6 a modern overlay. In its middle stages, the fragrance’s milky sensuality – a mixture of the creaminess of carnation and benzoin – reminds me a little of Jacomo Art Collection #2, of which I own a bottle. But where #2 eventually leans into its shaving cream-muskiness and goes suave, Annicke 6 falls into a thick bed of rich, ambery resins and sighs. A perfect balance of easy dreaminess and joie de vivre; poet’s muse and prom queen, sophisticated and youthful, Annicke 6 is delightful.

Eight & Bob Annicke 6 review

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Despite being the last in its series, Annicke 6 gives the impression of an open ending rather than a conclusion. As it wears, rose and carnation whisper communion with each other, the bergamot and pepper tease them playfully, and taffyish benzoin and warm labdanum caress. Romance lingers, the lovers sway cheek to cheek, and the orchestra continues into the small hours of the morning forever. And so it will stay. Fouquet died tragically in a car accident before he could live happily ever after with his Annicke, forever handsome, young, and in love. But their music plays on.

Notes: Sichuan pepper, bergamot, carnation, rose absolute, Madagascar cinnamon, amber, sandalwood, Indian labdanum, benzoin.

Disclaimer: Bottle of Eight & Bob Annicke 6 generously provided by Europerfumes, U.S. distributors for Eight & Bob. My opinions are my own.

Lauryn Beer, Senior Editor

Eight & Bob Bottle of Annicke 6

Eight & Bob Annicke 6, image courtesy of Twisted Lily.com

Thanks to the generosity of Europerfumes, we have a 3.4 oz bottle of Eight & Bob Annicke 6 for one registered reader in the U.S. only. To be eligible, please leave a comment saying what appeals to you about Eight & Bob Annicke 6 based on Lauryn’s review and whether you are familiar with Eight & Bob fragrances? Draw closes 8/3/2021.

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40 comments

  • Carnation does not appear in many modern compositions so Eight & Bob Annicke 6 is a rarity in that regard. The addition of rose and spices does hint at a classical composition. I am in US.

  • jmmcmenamin says:

    What a tragic love story! Imagine being so captivated with someone that you create fragrance that tries to capture that feeling! I am familiar with the line, because of the Kennedy connection, but this story is far more intriguing. In Louisiana, USA.

  • I loved the story of Albert and Annicke. I have heard of the line but never tried any. I live in the United States. Thank you for the drawing.

  • what a beautiful and romantic review, Lauryn!!!
    “Milky sensuality”, “creaminess of carnation and benzoin” and zingy pepper- sounds very beautiful.
    USA

  • What a romantic but ultimately tragic story. Eight & Bob Annicke 6 seems to be a perfume for lovers. Lauryn did a beautiful job of describing the story, and the background of this perfume. I haven’t tried anything by this brand, yet. Notes of Sichuan pepper, bergamot, carnation, rose absolute, Madagascar cinnamon, amber, sandalwood, Indian labdanum, benzoin are lovely, and the way Lauryn describes the perfume, they seem to be blended very well together. Thanks to Europerfumes for a generous draw and a great review. I am in the USA.

  • Wow, Lauryn! What a story! I had never heard of this house and so did some research. Reading even more of the story behind this house is wild! It’s tragic, romantic, and we are lucky to have these formulas to experience. I’m hoping to find out more about who resurrected the brand, how faithfully they are recreating these formulas, etc. ❤️ Lauryn’s gorgeous review of Annicke 6 really captures the intimacy and slow waltz of love. I am most interested in Lauryn’s observation that “it coalesces into a lovely amalgam of sweet spice, rose and carnation that would feel decidedly vintage but for the two-step refrain of zingy pepper and bergamot that recurs throughout its development, ensuring the perfume never takes itself too seriously and giving Annicke 6 a modern overlay.” I love vintage projects and would Love to experience this fragrance! ❤️ Looking forward to learning more about Eight & Bob! Thank you for this opportunity! USA

  • Thank you, Lauryn, for this fascinating article. Who indeed was this Annicke who inspired six versions of fragrance? The carnation-rose connection is intriguing – the common with the exquisite. As a lover of the 30s era of perfume, this scent particularly interests me. Thanks to Eight and Bob for the chance to experience it!

  • I love learning the stories behind the fragrance. Unfortunately it ended tragically. Annicke 6 notes are beautiful , love the smell of carnations. I’m familiar with Eight & Bob. Thank you for this Chance.. USA

  • I only knew of the JFK Eight and Bob so this was really great. I think this story is better than the Bob one because it is about love. I saw on Twisted Lily this brand makes quite a few like Eight and Bob Egypt.
    Carnation is my favorite so I would love to win

  • Trinity33 says:

    Glad to see carnation included in this composition. It’s a vintage note that seems to be overlooked in many modern fragrances. The rose-carnation duo is classic and the sichuan pepper bergamot opening on the wood resin base sounds like it would provide a nice zing. The inspiration of Fouquet and Annicke does sound like a tragic romance memorialized in a lovely fragrance. I’ve not tried any Eight & Bob scents. I’m in MD, USA.

  • realtyisme says:

    Thank you Lauryn for such a beautiful portrayal of Albert’s love for Annike and how it has been creatively expressed through this fragrance. Bergamot, Carnation, Rose, Sandalwood, and Benzoin sounds wonderful. Looking forward to this scent. I live in the US.

  • joshuabrian says:

    The notes sound really nice! I have the original and love it! Would love to check this out! In USA.

  • I like the idea that the florals, resins, and spice notes still remain intimate in the perfume. What an inspiring love story!

  • I lenjoyed reading about the inspiration behind Annicke 6 and its sensuous notes. I’m a fan of pepper and carnation notes in fragrances. They seem, in my opinion, to create a unisex vibe, which I love. Thanks for another fabulous draw! Mich USA

  • This sounds like a beautiful and unique spicy floral. I always enjoy learning the background of perfumes and this one is especially romantic. Annicke and Fouquet have quite a legacy- I would love to own a bottle. I am not familiar with Eight and Bob fragrances. TX,US

  • sephrenia300 says:

    What a lovely review. So many things about Annicke 6 appeal to me based on Lauryn’s review. I love the idea of perfumer Albert Fouquet as a dashing young Warren Beatty-type, a thoroughly charming womanizer who was nevertheless struck to the bones by his one true love. I love that he created a new perfume for her every time they reunited. And I love how Lauryn describes it as snuggly and intimate, “private and as graceful as the slow waltz” – what a stunning metaphor. And I love how she describes it as dancing between stilllness and zingy energy, between vintage feel and modern spirit.

    I was not familiar with Eight & Bob fragrances before reading this review but now I am eager to try them, particularly all the Annicke series! I live in the US.

  • I loved Lauryn’s comparison of Annicke 6 to an opening rather than a conclusion. That statement rings true for this tragic love story. Makes me want to wear this on melancholy type days. What appeals to me most is all the twists and turns this scent seems to provide. It makes me think of how our moods change throughout the day. I haven’t tried any Eight & Bob fragrances yet but learning about their founder makes me want to seek them out. Thank you for the giveaway. In the USA.

  • My grandmother had baby pink carnations in her garden and they always smelled so good. I’m not familiar with Eight & Bob fragrances. In California, USA.

  • Albert and Annicke love story was almost touching, and I’m not overly romantic .
    Eight & Bob i know by name only, I know Steven likes one called Egypt.
    Annicke 6 may have sensual characteristics , but it’s also bold .
    Carnation, cinnamon, sandalwood , amber and resins ? Sensual oriental maybe?
    Carnation sweetness resembles mix of sweet honey and pepper, but it’s not lactonic. I drink carnation tea every other day for stress relief, and better sleep, and use carnation oil for rashes and muscle cramps , both for well over 10 years now .
    Thanks to Lauryn and Europerfumes
    USA

  • Carnation, rose and spice! What’s not to live in that combination. I’ve been looking for a new favorite carnation now that Aedes de Venustas is no more. I have never had the opportunity to try anything from Eight & Bob. This one sounds perfect for sharing with my hubby!
    I’m in the US.

  • I have no experience with Eight & Bob. However, Lauryn’s review has peaked my interest in Annicke 6. A romantic and spicy rose. Thank you for the giveaway.

    I live in Denmark, EU.

  • Lauryn take on Eight & Bob Annicke 6 instantly reminded me of making, and eating Carnation cinnamon buns , drinking bergamot juice, and having bouquet of roses right next to me.
    “Carnation, with its lactonic sweetness”
    As a traditionally trained in Paris Pastry Chef, who’s cooking with carnation every day, i have to say carnation does not smell milky . I can give you dozens of culinary examples , from flower petals used as a garnish in salads, fruit salads, or soups, all kinds of syrups , wine , trendy craft beers, cocktails , and hundreds of desserts.
    There are a lot pre-made milk and carnation toppings and fixes, mostly made by Nestlé, that home cooks use , but carnation itself does not smell milky. The smell is like a mix of honey, molasses and spices. Think monofloral pure raw Buckwheat honey .
    Of course Annicke 6 could very well have milky nuances, but they are not coming from carnation.
    Appreciate the love story, the review, and the giveaway campaign
    USA

  • petergigov says:

    No matter how wealthy you are, good looking and in shape, there’s always a girl that will unexpectedly appear in front of you , and immediately memories you.
    I’m new to Eight & Bob , not just Annicke 6. Warm floral spicy fragrance, with rich and lavish resins. Quality fragrance with both romantic, and tragic stories behind. Nice giveaway, USA
    Regards

  • That story was absolutely beautiful. As a man I love rose fragrances and with carnation note which I’ve never really seen, sounds very unique. I live in Indiana USA

  • Dubaiscents says:

    What an interesting and tragic love story. I love a good geranium spicy rose and this sounds amazing. I have tried some of the first Eight & Bob scents but I haven’t found one that I loved enough to own. Thanks for the draw. US

  • WaltherP99 says:

    I know all 6 EIGHT & BOB fragrances from the Iconic Collection, but Annicke Collection I’m not familiar with.
    If I have to rate my favorite ones:
    1. EGYPT
    2. CHAMPS DE PROVENCE
    3. EIGHT & BOB original (there are a few versions)
    ANNICKE 6 may have 85 years old “love at first sight” story behind, but feels like modern, heavy on the resins floriental to me. I have to try the whole collection now.
    Thanks a lot to Lauryn, and Europerfumes
    USA

  • So romantic description and n9tes in this perfume!!
    I liked this part which promises me soft feelings: “rose and carnation whisper communion with each other, the bergamot and pepper tease them playfully, and taffyish benzoin and warm labdanum caress”.
    From US

  • What a great review. An interesting and sad backstory haunts this fragrance. To me, the note list makes this fragrance deeply appealing to me. Usually, I don’t go by the note list, because I’ve learned from experience that something that sounds good on paper doesn’t necessarily smell as expected. However, this note list sounds simply amazing! Would love to sample it one day. I have only recently become familiar with Eight and Bob fragrances (I think I read about them on CaFleureBon recently) and this would be my first. Cheers from NC, USA.

  • Lauryn captured my desire with this one. Warm, resinous carnation and rose. What an interesting combination! And the story of Albert Fouquete. I had never heard of Eight & Bob Annicke before this, but the story is amazing! I am in the US

  • To the commenters who objected to my description of carnation as “lactonic” I can only reply that to me, carnation has always smelled creamy-spicy.

  • redwheelbarrow says:

    Great review! What a beautiful and tragic story. I love the note of pepper. I like your description of the fragrance being an opening rather than a conclusion. It would be interesting to smell all of the fragrances he created for his love. Thank you for the draw. USA.

  • As always, Lauryn writes fantastic reviews and they’re constantly a joy to read. Annicke 6 intrigues me with its blend of florals and spices, which although it hearkens to older, vintage perfumes, it also retains a modern feel with a use of bergamot. As one reader has mentioned below, carnation is seen rather infrequently in modern perfumery, which is another interesting aspect of Annicke 6. I have tried three Eight and Bob offerings: the original, Egypt, and Cap d’Antibes. Egypt is quite good. Thanks so much for the chance! I’m in Oregon, US.

  • Good looking Parisian playboy, passionate love story, tragic ending , and fragrance that people should know about.
    The last part i said, because I actually know Annicke 6 , I have a sample , and I think it’s one of the two best Eight & Bob fragrances.
    Lauryn review was really nice, but my opinion of Annicke 6 is different to a certain extent. Opening is blast of pepper, carnation and rose , but it settles down quickly and turns into true gourmand.
    To me smells mostly like home made cinnamon cookies, a bit of rose and rum , I can perceive it clearly.
    I don’t know Jacomo Art Collection #2 , but I can see slight similarities with the famous Parfums de Marly Oajan.
    My favorite Eight & Bob fragrances are Annicke 6 , and Egypt.
    Thank you
    USA

  • wallygator88 says:

    Thank you for the beautiful review Lauryn!

    I love how this is a carnation fragrance that is kissed with spices, pepper and sweetness! The combination of carnation and rose is always one that I feel leans masculine, but is beautifully warm and comforting.

    I have tried their Nuit de Megeve and I like it.

    Cheers from WI, USA

  • I’m a huge carnation fan, particularly in “feminine” fragrances. Eight & Bob has a great hook in their marketing with the story of the butler and the hiding fragrances in hollowed-out books. I haven’t tried this line because I was afraid it was all “cool-backstory” hype but the notes in this one are very appealing. Thanks tor the review, I’m in the US.

  • IvanVelikov says:

    Eight & Bob amd Annicke 6 and both brand new to me. Passion , desires and also catastrophic ending all in one. The fragrance i think is more warm and cozy with the rose and resins. I liked Lauryn review a lot , thanks to her and Europerfumes
    USA

  • In Lauryn’s prose, Eight & Bob’s Annicke 6 seems to follow the dance through the evening. I love that it opens brightly and flirty and then settles into intimacy. I was not previously familiar with Eight & Bob, but this sounds lovely. NC USA

  • doveskylark says:

    I was fascinated to read the background story of Albert Fouquet. It made me sad to hear that he died in a car crash at a young age, but it is beautiful to think his spirit–and Annicke’s–can live on with this fragrance from Eight & Bob. I enjoyed reading Lauryn’s review and the notes described–especially the rose and carnation–sound as tender as a caress.
    I live in the USA.

  • I don’t believe in love in first sight. Passion, lust , but true love doesn’t come so easily.
    Lauryn review only confirms my thoughts, Annicke 6 leans into Oriental floral territory, with pronounced sweetness and resins. I can only guess, but I think there’s way more passion than love, we’ll see.
    The one Eight & Bob fragrance i know is the original, don’t remember the whole story, but I think it was related to JKF somehow.
    Thanks for the draw
    USA