Egypt

In the world of fragrances, one of the greatest charms lies in the diversity of tastes. Given this rich landscape, it's no surprise that opinions about "Egypt" are as varied as they are. Some critics label it as "barbershop-like" and unoriginal, a claim I find to be somewhat dismissive. Yes, "Egypt" is a simple fragrance. But when did simplicity become a flaw? In this case, simplicity equates to class and sophistication. It's the scent for a man who doesn't need complexity to exude confidence. The fragrance is subtly sweet, adding just the right touch of "presence" without being overwhelming. It's as if the wearer has just concluded a challenging workday and is now unwinding with a glass of his favorite drink in the evening sun. Which brings us to the sun—specifically, to the "Egyptian" essence of this scent. I've heard arguments claiming it doesn't evoke Egypt, to which I'd retort: I live near Egypt and have had the pleasure of visiting. To me, this fragrance is the Mediterranean Sea (or Red Sea) amplified—a perfect, 100% Egyptian note captured in a bottle. A significant aspect to discuss is the strong alcoholic notes evident upon the first spritz. Although some may see this as a downside, I consider it a transient phase. Within minutes, this robust aroma gives way to a perfect note of masculinity that lingers. But perhaps the most captivating quality of "Egypt" is its duality. This is a fragrance for the man who, in the morning, is all business, focused and driven as he heads to work. Yet come evening, he transforms into the life of the party, commanding attention without forcefully seeking it. It's a remarkably charismatic scent, achieved not through force but through innate allure. In summary, "Egypt" is for those who appreciate simplicity at its finest and most dignified. It's an emotionally evocative fragrance, a journey that offers a subtle backdrop of luxury while you explore the culture, cuisine, and natural wonders of the Mediterranean/Arabic worlds. Warning: this isn't a fragrance for everyone. It's for men who know who they are and don't need a scent to define them, but rather to underline and accentuate their already compelling narrative.

Eight & Bob Egypt is a spicy, semi-sweet, semi-fresh, masculine-leaning scent that seems to be both a nod to classic fougeres and more modern spicy/sweet men's scents alike. The fresh opening of lavender, lemon, and moss shapes the freshness of the blend, the lavender in particular standing out, as it often does, the lavender and moss blend providing the foreground of a fougere while the rest comes together. Nutmeg and cardamom provide a spicy heart, while the base is composed of a familiar balance of leather, patchouli, and sandalwood, a relatively safe landing spot. Somehow, the blend comes off as somewhat sweet, and I attribute this mainly to the nutmeg and sandalwood, but still, the sweetness is surprising. Nevertheless, Egypt is spicier than it is sweet. I get hints of the leather and sandalwood but not so much the patchouli in the dry down, myself, which perhaps keeps it smelling sweeter rather than dirtier on my skin, at least. Performance is solid, much like the others I've tried from this house (original and Cap D'Antibes), and the pricing is fair enough ($175 for 100ml) given that Egypt, like the others, is versatile, and can be worn, in my opinion, year-round except perhaps on a hot summer day. Otherwise, though, Egypt is an easy winner, a fragrance that strikes me as universally flattering on men based on traditional norms but certainly wearable by women. The scent leans ever so slightly more mature than youthful, but is really balanced enough that most could find joy in wearing it, either for formal or casual situations. High on versatility, to say the least. Another solid entry from Eight & Bob and one I'll have to consider. 8 out of 10

Eight and bob Egypt: This scent definitely lives up to its name as Egypt, as your spray this perfume your skin starts to get enriched by spicy but still a citrusy and somewhat floral essence, as if your walking thru a North African outside market like many places in Egypt. The spice as mentioned above is definitely the main character here, and it’s gorgeous, it’s not to masculine and not to feminine, some people say it’s very unisex, but I think it’s more masculine leaning. Even though it’s not a note listed for the perfume, deep inside the spicy, intriguing but not intruding strong smell I sense a hint of liqourice, but not the cheap store bought ones or the one you pick up at the tax free at the airport, but the raw, natural authentic liqourice, which is quite dampened and subtle but for me if you smell deep enough it’s still there. The smell of citrus as mentioned in the notes here, are also not as strong as the thrilling spice, its still living within the darkness, its subtle, but punchy. This Fragrance perfectly embodies what it entails, a spicy yet somewhat floral and citrusy, and so DEEP, I mean the layers this scent goes through over the many hours it lasts on the skin is truly masterclass. Longevity: 8/10 Strength: 7/10 Originality: 7/10 Overall Pleasure and Compliments with this: 9/10

Eight & Bob’s Egypt is sweeter than I expected and reminds me of two fragrances I own and enjoy: 1) Azzaro Pour Homme Intense and 2) Caswell-Massey’s Heritage Jockey Club. Both are sweet, but Azzaro PH Intense is sweet AND spicy, so it’s better for comparison. Egypt is subtle, complex, and sophisticated, whereas Azzaro PH Intense is more in-your-face (above average sillage) and linear, but still addictive and comforting. Both launched around the same time, with Egypt arriving a year earlier. The dry down is where niche Eight & Bob surpasses designer Azzaro. Egypt’s faint but noticeable leather is gorgeous in the dry down, and in the end its scent arc develops into a beautiful creaminess that Azzaro PH Intense never reaches. Egypt is well blended and smells of high quality (as it should at its price point). Without question, its an excellent fragrance, but I’m dubious as to whether owning it over the more affordable Azzaro PH Intense is necessary. My pragmatic side tells me no, but my fragrance enthusiast side says yes. I think the dry down distinguishes itself enough to warrant investing in a full bottle. Score: 9 out of 10

Well to start I need to say that I'm Egyptian. This fragrances does not have nothing to do with Egypt. When you think of Egypt which is the perfume birthplace, you think of heavy oil essentials, deserts, extreme strong spices and jasmine. Eight & Bob market their fragrances very well, but according to their story Albert made this perfume inspired of his friend villa's garden. Come on man! does a fancy villa really represents Egypt and the great ancient culture?? I am sure not. This is not to say the perfume is bad, it is lovely in every way with great longevity (6+hrs) and slightly above average projection (2-3hrs) if you use lotion to enhance the performance. Brilliant perfume but the only 2 downsides is that it does not represents Egypt by any means and that its not unique at all and smells almost typical to Chanel Allure homme edt the classic. Still worth a full bottle I have been wearing it for a couple of weeks enjoying it and receiving many compliments.

Look, if you’re hunting for a scent that smells sophisticated without that heavy "old man" retro vibe, this is it. Egypt is pure class in a bottle. At first, you get this hit of freshness mostly rosemary and lavenderbut that settles quickly and leads into the main act: cardamom and warm spices. It’s not sweet at all; it’s more dry and woody. It definitely has that "old money" vibe discreet, yet everyone can tell you're wearing something high-end. In terms of longevity, it hits the sweet spot. It easily lasts 6 hours on me, which is plenty. It’s not one of those scents that chokes everyone in the room; people only notice it when they get close, which is exactly how a fragrance like this should work. For me, this is the go-to for a crisp shirt and a slightly more dressed-up night out. It definitely has a character you won't find in your typical designer fragrances.Very interesting and solid performance.

People seem to love to hate this House but the truth is, they've lasted this long for a reason! Like 99.9% of all other houses, you win some & you lose others but they nailed a homerun with this one! I read other reviews gripping more about "what's not in the composition" & less of THE BOTTOM LINE,"THIS JUICE SMELLS AMAZING!" Quite honestly, i don't care where the ingredients are from. Whether or not the oakmoss or the tea is from England, Egypt, China or the north pole... WHO CARES! Bottom line, the composition smells similar to what i would relate to the name.... EGYPT! I get a very sexy blend of spices, oakmoss, cardamom, nutmeg & some kind of juicy citrus, patchouli, leather, sandlewood AND A WHOLE LOT OF EGYPT!!

In my typically very picky opinion, the best value-for-money barbershop fougere on the market. Every other fougere I've tried has something that sticks out like a sore thumb. This is so well balanced that it's harder than usual to discern any individuality between the notes. When you smell it, it smells as it it's the pure extract of one single, beautiful tree with bright citric, aromatic, herbal, woody and nutty notes. The longer drydown becomes a sultry woody, mossy, slightly powdery blanket but still retains the majority of that initial DNA. I love it with all my heart and will always have a bottle in my collection.

This is a heck of a nice scent fellas! Wow. Super clean barber shop vibe and the name is throwing me off, but I really don't care. Amazing. This is a safe niche fragrance all around. Great feel of quality and blend on skin. There's that note I know (lavender) mixed with something I don't which is really nice and I think it's the middle notes throwing me off. The base leather and woods. Perfect gentleman scent all day long. Don't listen to any negative about this stuff, try it for yourself and you can thank me later :) 9/10 highly recommend

Egypt is one of my favorites to spray on after a shower. Has a nice clean lavender that reminds me of Gucci Guilty, but it’s much deeper and more sophisticated with the warm spices and leather. Smells like a man who is well established, but also isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. I imagine Indiana Jones would wear this between adventures. A charming fougere that can be worn all year round and is well suited for men 25+ who dress semi-formal or business casual.

A modern aromatic Fougere, with bold, but not overwhelming spices, and a honeyed, ambery sweetness. Strikes a nice balance between fresh and sweet without being overly bubble-gummy or juvenile. Nothing groundbreaking or show-stopping, but an addictive, and easy wear. A great dumb reach for the spring, fall and winter. Also a great gateway Fougere for someone interested in exploring the genre.

Main players here are the leather and nutmeg. Hints of lavender and lemon in the opening, and hints of patchouli and amber (even though it is not listed) in the dry down. Beautiful fragrance that is masterfully blended. Perfect for all occasions in the colder seasons. I don't smell anything synthetic like some of the other offerings in the brand. I think it is blind buy safe

Sweet and slightly spicy fragrance that is more masculine IMO. Starts off nice citrus and lavender. Very clean to my nose. Turns sweet and spicy within minutes. Has a slight Guerlain Ideal vibe. Very enjoyable into the dry down which for me is mostly leather. A winner and my first from the house... Enjoy!

Absolutely my Signature. I love the sophistication of it. It's warming and classy and I feel great when I wear it. The amount of compliments I get when wearing it outstrip all others with the exception of Aventus. I don't care about whether the stories are true or not, it's just a fantastic creation.

It's like warm spicy honey dripped over your skin but not in a sticky overpowering way. Warm but also smells fresh on the dry down. Smells amazing on my skin but definetly not a blind buy. Beautiful packaging and bottle if you like that, great and luxurious smelling scent, very worth it!

Update after 18 months: this is a classic beauty and the best of their perfumes! so smooth and classy! very original but not in your face in a discreet way i have over 80 scents of high end nature and it is a special one very versatile wearing it for the second time

This is a very nice transparent oriental! Reminds me of itasca by lubin or black tea by Murdock. Very similar notes to those two, and I love both of those! There is a transparent watery nature to it, it isn’t deep and cloying, it’s like a sweet oasis in the desert

Egypt by Eight & Bob is a timeless masterpiece, just like Egypt. A spicy, sweet very elegant and classic fragrance, somewhere between fougere and gourmand fragrance families. Its warm but also very versatile and could be warn day and night, during all seasons.

Very underated! Gives of a «classy gentleman» vibes. Warm and spicy but clean at the same time, not too heavy. Projection isnt the best, but overspraying a little doesnt hurt. One of my favorites. Love too wear this all year around. 8,3/10

Lavender, a touch metallic ‘old style’ but not dated in my opinion. I don’t understand the ‘Egypt’ part really. An aftershave masculine old school everyday (Id wear it in summer) freshie with slight leathery and patchouli aspects.