Eight & Bob Belvedere Review: Notes, Vienna Love Story & Longevity
Megève, 1936. A meeting, a stream of letters, and a palace in Vienna.
Eight & Bob Belvedere is a 2025 unisex gourmand Eau de Parfum: bergamot, lily of the valley and rum over honey, plum and amber, drying down to vanilla, caramel and patchouli. The 100ml is $255.
What is Eight & Bob Belvedere?
Belvedere is a warm, woody gourmand from Eight & Bob, released in 2025. It is a modern unisex fragrance that keeps the romance of the house's heritage: sparkling citrus and a boozy rum note on top, golden honey and ripe plum in the heart, and a creamy vanilla and caramel base grounded by patchouli.
The story behind Belvedere
Eight & Bob presents Belvedere as a tribute to a love story. In 1936, Albert Fouquet, the Parisian aristocrat the house is built around, met Annicke, an Austrian banker's daughter, in Megève. Their connection grew through letters and meetings, and the Belvedere Palace in Vienna inspired the fragrance he created for her.
The house itself leans on legend. It tells of a request for "eight samples and one for Bob," a line said to have come from John F. Kennedy, which gave the brand its name. Today the house revives Fouquet's original formulas.
Belvedere fragrance notes
Top
Bergamot, lily of the valley, rum
Heart
Honey, plum, amber
Base
Vanilla, caramel, patchouli
Main accords: rum, sweet, honey, amber, caramel, woody, vanilla, white floral, warm spicy, patchouli.
How does Belvedere smell?
It opens bright and zesty, with bergamot and a rum note that arrives almost immediately. The heart turns warm and honeyed, with ripe plum and amber adding richness. As it settles, vanilla and caramel form a velvety base with patchouli staying in the background. It is sweet and sensual, but polished rather than syrupy.
Performance: longevity and projection
Reviewer reports vary. Some wearers say Belvedere stays noticeable all night, while others find the projection soft and the scent close to skin within a couple of hours. Skin chemistry matters with gourmands, so a sample is the best test before you commit to a full bottle: a 2ml or 5ml sample is available.
When to wear Belvedere
- Season: best in fall and winter, where the honey, caramel and amber feel at home. One reviewer finds it wearable in any weather.
- Occasion: evenings and date nights.
- Gender: sold as unisex. Reviewers say it leans slightly feminine but wears well on men.
Fragrances similar to Belvedere
On Fragrantica, people who like Belvedere also like Bianco Latte, Oajan, XJ 1861 Naxos, Althaïr, Angels' Share and Grand Soir. These are all warm, sweet or boozy amber gourmands. Some reviewers also compare it to the house's earlier Annicke 5, which had more prominent lily of the valley.
Where to buy Eight & Bob Belvedere
La Jetée Perfumery is an authorized Eight & Bob retailer. Shop Belvedere Eau de Parfum 100ml ($255) online with free shipping over $150, or visit us in Orlando, Nashville or Las Vegas.
Frequently asked questions
What does Eight & Bob Belvedere smell like?
A warm gourmand: bergamot and rum on top, honey, plum and amber in the heart, and vanilla, caramel and patchouli underneath.
What are the notes of Belvedere?
Top: bergamot, lily of the valley, rum. Heart: honey, plum, amber. Base: vanilla, caramel, patchouli.
Is Belvedere unisex?
Yes. It is marketed as unisex, though reviewers say it leans feminine.
How long does Belvedere last?
Opinions differ. Some reviewers report all-night wear and others report it fading within a couple of hours, so try a sample first.
What is Belvedere inspired by?
A 1936 love story between Albert Fouquet and Annicke, an Austrian banker's daughter, and the Belvedere Palace in Vienna.
How much does Belvedere cost?
$255 for the 100ml Eau de Parfum at La Jetée Perfumery.