{"product_id":"le-geste-dedmond","title":"LE GESTE D'EDMOND","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXTRAIT | WOODY | AMBERY | ORIENTAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight \u0026amp; Bob's \"\u003cem\u003eLe Geste d'Edmond\u003c\/em\u003e\" is a heartfelt tribute, encapsulating Edmond Albius's passion and creativity. As part of the Les Extraits Collection, this fragrance personifies discreet luxury, seamlessly transporting wearers to unforgettable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"\u003cem\u003eLe Geste d'Edmond\u003c\/em\u003e\" immortalizes Edmond Albius's journey in perfumery, capturing his botanical brilliance. It stands as a testament to the impact one individual's creativity can have on shaping the history of a coveted botanical treasure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragrance is a celebration of Edmond Albius's indomitable spirit and the rich heritage of vanilla cultivation, forever etched in perfumery history. With every spritz, wearers embark on a sensory journey, paying homage to the timeless legacy of a young visionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtrait de Parfum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume 50 mL \/ 1.7 fl. oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eMadagascar Ginger Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEART NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eMadagascar Cinnamon\u003cbr\u003eClove Symtrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBASE NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eBourbon Vanilla\u003cbr\u003eTonkalactone\u003cbr\u003eAmbrostar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond_1_6e304a8d-60dd-41b8-ac51-8ac8814a900a.webp?v=1754291051\u0026amp;width=1250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond_1_6e304a8d-60dd-41b8-ac51-8ac8814a900a.webp?v=1754291051\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond_1_6e304a8d-60dd-41b8-ac51-8ac8814a900a.webp?v=1754291051\u0026amp;width=700 700w, https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond_1_6e304a8d-60dd-41b8-ac51-8ac8814a900a.webp?v=1754291051\u0026amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond_1_6e304a8d-60dd-41b8-ac51-8ac8814a900a.webp?v=1754291051\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w, https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond_1_6e304a8d-60dd-41b8-ac51-8ac8814a900a.webp?v=1754291051\u0026amp;width=1200 1200w\" width=\"335\" height=\"419\" sizes=\"min(50vw, 575px)\" class=\"image-cover\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 16th century, vanilla, one of the most treasured plants, arrived in Europe, creating a sensation among high society and becoming the object of desire for Ana of Austria, Queen Elizabeth I of England, and Henry IV. Due to the specific pollination process, vanilla could only be produced in Mexico. Over the next 300 years, English and French scientists attempted, unsuccessfully, to replicate its cultivation in various European colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the exotic island of Bourbon, off the coast of Madagascar, French landowner Ferréol Bellier had been trying for 20 years to cultivate the prized vanilla. Ferréol had taken in a young slave named Edmond Albius, whose destiny would transform the history of perfumery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFerréol soon discovered Edmond’s remarkable gift for plants and decided to make him his assistant, sharing his botanical knowledge. Edmond always felt drawn to nature and its deepest secrets. Growing up surrounded by vanilla fields, his adventurous spirit yearned to uncover the mysteries and treasures hidden within the plant. He spent hours among the vines, meticulously studying the delicate flowers and experimenting with pollination techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne morning in 1841, as Ferréol took his usual walk through the fields, Edmond approached him with an extraordinary surprise: flourishing vanilla plants that he had cultivated himself. It was incredible that a 12-year-old boy could achieve such a discovery. To demonstrate, Edmond parted the edge of a flower and, using a piece of bamboo the size of a toothpick, lifted the fold that prevents self-pollination, gently pinched the pollen-bearing anther, and joined it to the receptive stigma. Edmond had just discovered the art of cultivating the world’s most exquisite and highest-quality vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond2_fef6259d-6a55-4850-ae39-ad81b67b2d96.webp?v=1754291050\u0026amp;width=1250\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond2_fef6259d-6a55-4850-ae39-ad81b67b2d96.webp?v=1754291050\u0026amp;width=600 600w, https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond2_fef6259d-6a55-4850-ae39-ad81b67b2d96.webp?v=1754291050\u0026amp;width=700 700w, https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond2_fef6259d-6a55-4850-ae39-ad81b67b2d96.webp?v=1754291050\u0026amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond2_fef6259d-6a55-4850-ae39-ad81b67b2d96.webp?v=1754291050\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w, https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/history_web_edmond2_fef6259d-6a55-4850-ae39-ad81b67b2d96.webp?v=1754291050\u0026amp;width=1200 1200w\" width=\"336\" height=\"420\" sizes=\"min(50vw, 575px)\" class=\"image-cover\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Ferréol’s permission, Edmond shared his method with other planters on the island, who became wealthy as a result. Edmond, however, received no financial benefit, but his discovery transformed Madagascar into the world’s largest producer of the most exquisite vanilla: Bourbon Vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdmond Albius’s story spread throughout the modern world, and the Eight \u0026amp; Bob perfume house, committed to excellence and sophistication, found inspiration in his tale to create \u003cem\u003eLe Geste d'Edmond\u003c\/em\u003e. This extract was conceived as a tribute to Edmond’s visionary life and as a way to honor his memory through a fragrance that captures the essence of his passion and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Le Geste d'Edmond\"\u003c\/em\u003e joins Eight \u0026amp; Bob’s exclusive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/collections\/les-extraits-collection\" title=\"Les Extraits Collection\"\u003eLes Extraits Collection\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside the captivating fragrances \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/products\/agneta\" title=\"Agneta - 50 ml\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgneta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e and \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/products\/guethary\" title=\"Guéthary - 50 ml\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuethary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e, and the new extract \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/usa.eightandbob.com\/products\/la-musique-de-christie\" title=\"La Musique de Christie - 50 ml\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa Musique de Christie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e. Each extract in this collection represents a unique story, a sensory experience that transports its wearer to remote places and unforgettable moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Le Geste d'Edmond\"\u003c\/em\u003e becomes the embodiment of creativity and understated luxury that define Eight \u0026amp; Bob. A fragrance that captures the soul of a legend and immortalizes it in the art of perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EIGHT \u0026 BOB","offers":[{"title":"50 ML","offer_id":47199880380614,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ML SAMPLE","offer_id":47199880413382,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 ML SAMPLE","offer_id":47199880446150,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8564\/3462\/files\/edmond_detalle1.webp?v=1789423462","url":"https:\/\/scentsofstylefragrance.com\/products\/le-geste-dedmond","provider":"Scents of Style Fragrance Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}