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fgc899speagoessenda – :
This cologne is a dive into the past. Many say it’s the first one: WRONG !. The first real cologne is 1709 Eau de cologne by Farina (Giovanni Maria Farina was the first creator of cologne). Nothing to remove from 4711 but we give to Caesar what is Caesar’s.
max1987mad – :
This is a really lovely pick me up. My mum used to have it on occasion, and now I do too. I think a lot of people mistake it for a fragrance that is going to stay on their skin for hours, but more so it’s supposed to be medicinal – to have medicinal properties for the mind and spirit. On the box it tells you to splash some on palms, rub together, breathe in, breathe out, and relax. And it is relaxing, as well as invigorating. It’s a beautiful, calming, citrusy, herb garden in summer. It’s fresh and re-energizing. If you’re feeling tired or stressed in any way it really does help. It’s like opening a window to your inner being to let some fresh air and sunshine in. Just lovely.
Edit: I also find layering it with Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden works nicely. The scents hold enough similarity to compliment, mix, and sit well with one another.
jenj82 – :
I do love this and associate it with my grandfather and dad. But it’s great for a woman too. It’s the most refreshing scent, it’s wonderful, you feel like you are clean and have spent time swimming in a lake on a sunny day. It doesn’t last long at all, so it’s really just a brief and refreshing treat. Worth it tho!
I don’t have a “nose,” but even I can tell this is citrusy and bergomatty. It’s as refreshing as Jean Nate, but maybe a bit more sophisticated. It has been around for hundreds of years, too.
johney – :
Very nice cologne. It’s amazing how it smells like Neroli Portofino although there is no neroli in here! It’s a bit strong for me though.
tuki-tuk – :
This is one of the top one hundred perfumes on fragrantica for good reason.
vlad1417 – :
The ORIGINAL! There is a lot of history about this cologne. It was originally called a “miracle water”. When the French occupied Germany, Napoleon demanded to know the ingredients, but Wilhelm Muehlens refused. I go into the details here. youtu.be/2Gb3HvMC5kA
cheapjerseysoc3 – :
Neroli Portofino is a copycat of this affordable cologne. I strayed from purchasing TF based off the fact that it simply didn’t last long enough for the price.
4711 is very refreshing! I had no idea I’d love lemon in perfume but I do! As others have mentioned, the issue with this cologne is longevity. Oh how I wish this lasted longer… I’m glad I bought it though because the 30 minutes it lasts are pleasure.
kala – :
I love the smell of 4711 Cologne and use it all the time. As another reviewer has pointed out 4711 is supposed to be used as a refresher for your skin. You can use it by rubbing 4711 over your arms and torso after a shower. After it dries down a bit you can apply your usual fragrance. The 4711 will settle down to a very mild fresh smell which won’t interfere with your usual fragrance but it will leave your skin smelling fresh and clean for many hours without that strong skin odour. You can buy it here in the large bottles and it works out to about $10.00 AUD (or $7.15 USD) for 100ml which is cheap as.
UPDATE: I just purchased a couple of 800ml bottles for $39.99 AUD each on sale. That’s about $5 per 100ml making this even better value. I’m now swimming in it.
rufat07 – :
I have worn this since being a child. I find now that the body spray lasts longer than the Cologne. Such a fresh scent.
CoombAmowlLaw – :
calming fragrance and since it does not last I give it a spritz or two on my pillow to help me fall asleep
oleksandr7777 – :
I just visited Cologne and wandered into the Tourist office, just outside the Cathedral. A display of this cologne was featured, and I remembered reading about it a while back on Fragrantica.com. What better place to try it and purchase it than Cologne!
It’s actually a fantastic summer cologne for men. Not too feminine to my nose but light and very citrusy and bright.
I’ve been using it like an aftershave (and it lasts about that long).
Given that the formula was created 226 years ago, it has amazing staying power (though very poor sillage).
sudebnick – :
Super interesting to read all the reviews here treating this as a full fledged fragrance.
Yeah, it is, true enough, yet in Germany hardly anyone really treats it that way… at least judging from people I know.
I got introduced to this as a child by my late aunt Mary, who used it all her life mainly to freshen up during long train journeys, which is why we always had a bunch of travel size bottles to toss in our purses.
If you were stuck with insufferably sweaty people in a stuffy train compartment you’d dash some on your handkerchief and sniff that. If you really had a long journey without a real chance to wash you’d at least retreat to the wash room briefly, splash it on your neck and wipe some around your arms.
(Mostly older) people who really like it might use it after shaving or their morning wash up too for that extra boost. But I don’t think anyone would really expect it to last throughout the day. It’s just supposed to give you a feeling of freshness.
As a German I grew up with it and really rather know it as a universal affordable on the go way to freshen up or brave smelly situations during travels. And that purpose it serves very well since generations.
I’d never be able to discuss notes in this though. It’s an established Eau de Cologne since generations and when I smell it I just know it’s 4711 unmistakably. It’s fresh, initially quite sharp, but turning to just a ‘clean’ smell quickly.
Classic blend, glad that still many people seem to be enjoying it.
nwx461speagoessenda – :
Living by the penny man’s Neroli Portofino
Nice clean, fragile citrus scent but the longevity and sillage is embarrassingly bad. It’s a damn shame. I’d recommend if you like the idea of constantly reapplying.
yrra – :
4711 EDC is the perfect pick me up during Summer or those especially hot days. It’s fresh and sweet (just a little) a bit like a citric candy. Probably a bit better for me in a spray bottle than a splash, but I’ll take any form of this I can get.
Not to be worn as a fragrance, per se, but more to be used during the moments too hot to wear fragrance.
Anaerakneed – :
One of the most brainless comments in the fragrance community is applicable on this Neroli based fragrance.
When it comes to longevity (gone in 30 minutes) many say: it’s cheap so it’s no issue to reapply.
A short lesson in economy:
A 100 ML spray of 4711 costs here around 15 Euro’s
Ferrari bright Neroli 100 ML costs 30€ and lasts 4-5 hours.
Which is reasonable for a citrus Summer frag.
Suppose you would be reapplying 4711 to make it last 4-5 hours than you should multiply it’s price by 8-10.
That makes it far from affordable.
Kind of 150 €/100 ML
You can have a 30 ML Tom Ford Neroli Portofino for that price, although that one on me is gone is less than 2 hours.
Or, my favourite Neroli fragrance, Ermenegildo Zegna Mediterranean Neroli for 145 €/ 75 ML.
This one lasts more than 8 hours on me with quite a great Sillage. And apart from that it offers more than just the Neroli/Citrusy scent. It offers classy, stylish subtle sweetness beauty that I don’t get from other affordable Neroli frags, not even from Neroli Portofino.
Snuntynut – :
Best smelling (here then it gone) Fragrance I have ever smelled. It give the best 30 minute you could ask for, out of just about any and all frag’s. But the end of 30 minutes it is gone. not even a skin scent. I have the 800ml big bottle and I am glad to have it. It is invigorating and up lifting. It is amazing to me. I use right out of the shower, just makes me happy. By the time i am ready to dress it is gone and I can chose my SOTD and it make for an amazing morning for me. If I am going to wear this all day I have to reaply every 30 to 40 minutes, But it smell make it worth it. I think that this frag is wonderful, you just need to know what you are dealing with from the very start and you will love it too.
kassites – :
Quite possibly one of the best smelling concoctions ever invented.
Many others below, have described the fascinating history behind it, as well as in depth analysis of the fragrance and much better than I can ever do, so I will stick to a few basic facts.
Strong Neroli and citric notes. The basil is there, but never dominant. Aside from these three, the other notes will demand serious concentration to discern and are as I see it, complimentary notes which are there to balance out the composition.
I use the shower gel daily, but as a fragrance its useless unless you fancy respraying yourself every hour.
Go for Ferrari Bright Neroli instead. Essentially the same smell that has slightly enhanced citrus, comes with better longevity and is equally cheap.
XopBaT1991 – :
A wearable and enjoyable piece of history that’s incredibly affordable – how often can you say that? Love this summery and fresh scent. Not long lasting, just a lovely refresher when you need a pick me up.
Motorcyclist – :
This is the same formula as the first eau de cologne ever produced, back in 1792 in the city of Cologne, Germany. It is one of the oldest perfumes still in production continously. It is theorized that the emporer Napolean Bonaparte would use an entire bottle of this every day. All modern colognes are based on this blend, particularly so with Tom Ford’s Neroli Portofino which is basically a copy of this with added strength. The opening is very soapy and smells a lot like neroli (orange blossom), but I also detect strong notes of lemon and lime. The notes smell very natural as well, and not synthetic at all. On drydown it smells mainly of soapy neroli; it is extremely pleasant. The fragrance does not lean masculine or feminine – and I actually bought a bottle of this for my mom as well. The sillage is weak leaning moderate while the longevity is also very weak (lasts about 1-2 hours max), however – but this was the case with traditional eau de colognes which were meant to freshen up and not as long-lasting perfumes. I bought a large 200 ml splash bottle of this and simply decant it in a travel atomizer that I carry with me, which I spray before I’m meeting people at times. For this purpose, it works very well indeed. Overall I absolutely love the scent of this although the sillage and longevity are fleeting – though there have been alternatives made in this neroli-citrus style like Mugler Cologne, Ferrari’s Bright Neroli, Bond No. 9 Eau de New York, Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza, and Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Forte. Being a neroli fanatic, I own most of these already but still appreciate 4711 EDC. It is one of two ‘historical’ colognes I have, the other being Pinaud’s virgin island bay rum.
5/5
lay – :
I first experienced 4711 before Kindergarten – a German neighbor family had lots of 4711 goodies and I loved it. I’ve worn it off and on ever since, and really miss it when I run out. Citrusy, refreshing, uplifting, happy-making, and it keeps me sane during Detroit’s hot n humid summers. I even carry it in my purse in a little spray bottle for hot weather and flashes. 😉 The massive 27oz/798ml bottles are wonderful and last forever.
My BF gave me my current gigantic bottle – he chose it because he loves wearing it, too!
My BF took me to see a wonderful German musician perform, and I almost wore my 4711. Imagine my delight when I caught a gentle whiff of *his* 4711 when we shook hands! 😀 I wish I’d worn it after all. XD
MrMurder – :
I say I don’t wear 4711 Original but inhale. The poor poor performance here makes me have the idea it’s truly true to its original 1792(!) formulation.
On the box it writes: EST. 1792, 86 VOL. …More than just a fragrance! The unique composition of 4711 Original eau de cologne has a positive effect on body, mind and soul and has been appreciated across the globe since 1792. To experience the superior quality for yourself: splash 4711 generously onto the hands, rub together, BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT and relax.
I have to spray it once every 3 minutes and repeat it 3 times on the same spot to find the scent exist, but for 10 minutes. (The truth is it’s still there but difficult to recognise.) It’s like an air-pleasing than cologne. Maybe after-shower usage, best for office purpose, it won’t offend anyone anything including the perfume you actually wear, just spray as much as you are please. It’s cheap, classic and refreshing. I even use it as a dry hand wash (after the breathe in breathe out pratice;)
Strongly recommand to buy a spray one first than splash. The bottle is refillable.
Batch: 2377 Made in Germany
11kabanov – :
Well, I’ve found yet another splash to shamelessly horde and keep in every one of my bags. I don’t have much to add to the choir singing 4711 praises, so forgive me for reiterating what’s already been said.
Neroli Portofino’s perky, herbal zest and neroli were blatantly cloned from 4711, the reviews aren’t kidding. I haven’t worn NP but have tested it countless times at the mall, always disheartened by its crazy price tag. So imagine how I felt when I learned a cheap as chips, 200-year-old eau de cologne supposedly smelled just like it. I went ahead and sprang for a small bottle without a second thought.
I wasn’t disappointed. This is an anti-depressant/aspirin in olfactory form. 4711 is honestly the most beautiful citrus I’ve ever smelled, and citrus tends not to impress me. When I whiffed my bottle, I knew I had smelled this before. Its fingerprints are on every moist towlette, after shave, and citrus soap ever produced. It is, at once, soothing and energizing. Its age is a testimony to its timelessness–how have I not heard of 4711 before?
The lemon is prominent, but I believe it mainly acts as a supporting note to orange rind and herbaceous basil. When you smell 4711, you get a blast of photo-realistic citruses and green, bitter leaves. This is the majority of the fragrance. I get vague fruity florals in the background, but they’re barely there. I mostly detect melon and watery lily. Reading the history of 4711, I learned that it was originally dubbed a ‘miracle water’ by a monk who produced it. While grandiose, it’s an apt sentiment. 4711 smells like a child’s concept of a cure-all, or holy water.
Staying power is dismal, as others have said. I find myself constantly splashing my small bottle to try and keep the fragrance to no avail. It’s gone within an hour, probably less. I can’t fault it for this reason, though. It’s available in a very affordable and huge bottle, which I plan on purchasing. Ahhh… if only my sweat smelled like this.
replicae76606 – :
The textbook cologne, possibly the great grandfather of all lemon based colognes. Originally created in 1792, it’s the oldest running formulation I’ve tried. I’ve been familiar with 4711 since I was a child, my earliest sense memories are infused with the strong bergamot-citrus oil. It is not long lasting, rather it’s meant to be used as a pick me up on a hot day or an after bath splash, tingly, refreshing and brief. Many people keep 4711 in their medicine cabinets to help relieve headaches, nausea, sunburn… you name it.
daddytor – :
I bought this cologne because it is cheap and one of my friends claimed that it smells like Acqua di Parma original cologne, …
yes it does smell like Acqua di Parma… I cannot tell them apart… Same smell same non existent performance… I might as well copy and paste the same review…
Here is my verdict:
…one single layer of citrus mix…
…very summery…
…very clean…
…very innofensive…
…projects for around 15 to 20 minutes and in about one hour there is no trace of it left…
As a scent:
I cannot believe that people could possibly wear this as a “serious” perfume…
Scent: 4/10
Performance 0/10
Taking into account what it costs…
5/10
anik – :
I got this cologne due to a fragrantica review that it smelled exactly like TF Neroli Portofino….and omg! There is no mistaking that this smells like it was the poster perfume or prototype for that fragrance and all the other perfumes/ colognes that smelled like this without the ridiculously high price?! I like the neroli and portofino scent by TF but I just don‘t see myself paying that ridiculously high price tag for a smell that is common. This is so much more worth it! Doesn‘t matter if it is just a cologne you can have a small atomizer and just refill it everytime with such affordable price you won‘t feel guilty! ❤️ this cologne and will certainly enjoy it during the summer months on the beach and vacation! Thank you Fragrantica community!
xadga – :
@Louismanuel: Do you normally seek out fault in people who at least care enough to share their thoughts with the community? How utterly small of you.
Of course 4711 is a lot older than JVAB. But that wasn’t the point. I don’t always try fragrances in the order in which they were created, do you? So if you tried Varvatos first and then 4711, would 4711 not remind you of Varvatos?
I have a humble suggestion for you. Rather than seeking out fault and disagreement, why not try taking yourself a little less seriously? Show some well deserved kindness and gratitude to all the folks who make this site a true community. I think it’s a safe bet that Fragrantica has given more to you than vice-versa.
Troyanius – :
Well, this does not remind me of any Varvatos frag’s, nor any of the ones listed here, for that matter but to each their own..Things often translate differently to some noses and on some skins.
To my nose, this smells like a cleaning product, very fresh, clean and bright smelling (looks like this was first used as an aftershave, no?)…but…I kind of dig it. A nice light lemony/citrusy clean fresh smell.
I can’t wait to test this out once the extreme heat and humidity rolls out where I live (although no rush for that heat and humidity! LOL..), but even right now it is a nice refreshing, clean switch up.
Not heavy nor overpowering at all, not unless you detest citrus smells. Bright and refreshing. I would say if you are not a citrus fan, steer clear of this one. But I like this for days I just want to smell clean and fresh and maybe when I need/want a break from the ‘perfume smells’. Soft to moderate longevity; more of a skin scent. I have a splash bottle, not sure if the spray is different for longevity or sillage.
klimdok – :
Onthemark,
Well yes I find it crazy, or at least wrong to say that 4711 is remeniscent of …whatever fragrance.
I would say John Varvatos is reminiscent of 4711.
Since there are no older fragrances available today than 4711.
It’s like saying sometimes Michael Jackson reminds me of Bruno Mars.
kinopal – :
Call me crazy, but something about this is very similar to John Varvatos Artisan Blu. Both share an almost “Coppertone” suntan lotion vibe, which to my nose is very pleasant and evocative of summer. And IMHO, both easily qualify as unisex, given their lightness and summery feel. At first sniff, I think the JV packs a bit more depth and citrus brightness. After a few minutes, 4711 really opens up into fresh orange zest, only to evolve back to its sunscreen-like vibe. Strange evolution, but not bad in any way while it lasts — which is not long.
For the money, I think 4711 is a really nice pick-me-up type scent for those dog days of summer. Don’t judge it for its sillage or longevity — that’s not what scents like this are about. It’s all about the cooldown, and in that regard, I think this stuff shines. By definition it’s nothing new or unique – and that is perfectly ok too.
There is a reason why 4711 has been around as long as it has. It’s cheap, nice and refreshing for male and female, young and young-at-heart alike. And according to popular lore, JFK used it – how’s that for the “interesting” factor? Just buy it already!
Горка – :
The best. The acme of perfection. I have been smelling and wearing this eau de cologne since 1947 and will probably be buried wearing it. If some horrible circumstance reduced me to having to choose only ONE scent to wear for the rest of my life, this would be it. It has a spiritually uplifting effect on me. I have been known to use it as a room spray if i feel down. Bonus points: it is modestly priced and has a beautiful label.
vladushka777 – :
This is such a refreshing scent! Citrusy and fresh. I can picture a barber happily slapping this onto freshly shaven cheeks! This is a scent that would be suitable for men or women, as it is pretty neutral.
I have found, unfortunately that this one is one of those scent mirages. You think its there,then POOF it’s gone. At least on my skin. It lingers for a bit longer on fabric. If you’re looking for staying power, this isn’t the one.But it’s delightful while its there!
aaa3 – :
Cocolover56 summed up this fragrance very nicely! It just doesn’t last long enough on my skin. Great for hot humid summer days and nights.
lampersov – :
I remember trying this about twenty years ago in a drugstore, when these were the types of fragrances I could afford.
I probably I chose a knock off of CK1, since that was popular right then and I always thought the fakes of that one were good. Maybe because the ingredients are cheap. It was called Gender One, actually.
But this scent left an impression because of its tres funky vintage, memorable bottle and its unique freshness.
God I LOVE the videos featured here for this cologne. Splashing it wittily into an old school champagne glass.
I guess 300 years of production proves it’s a classic worth owning. Need to find this again ASAP.
sanya1144 – :
Sharp, fresh, citrussy – it’s all packed in oakmoss. That would normally sound good to me if it only haven’t had such an old vibe to it. You can easy tell this was created long, loooong time ago.
I respect it’s a classic, certainly refreshing one. I like to smell shower clean and fresh myself, but not like people 70 years ago, I wanna smell 21st century fresh.
Not my cup of tea, more into modern take on freshness.
AUTOKOLT – :
They smell very fresh, fruity, and a bit alcohol-ish (well it’s the first ingredient). However, it smells like Garuda Indonesia’s refreshing towelettes– I don’t know if they specifically use this for their towelettes, but because I smelled the towelettes before I smelled the perfume, the perfume reminded me of the towelettes more than the other way around xD
For such a beautifully packaged product, they’re affordable and come in many sizes. As is with most EDCs their longevity and sillage aren’t very impressive. I recommend buying the other lines of 4711 instead of the original, but you might wanna get this one for novelty.
rommat – :
I was really eager to try this fragrance because of the supposed resemblance with Tom Ford Neroli Portofino which is one of my favorite summer scents, but too expensive regarding longevity… I bought 4711 in a box with a 200 ml bottle plus shower gel for 14 euros.
The first spray is so lemony and so fresh you would like to bath in it! Then after a few minutes you really can’t tell the difference with Neroli Portofino: the freshest neroli ever!
However, on my skin, 4711 never evolves and disappears within an hour, whereas Portofino becomes sweeter and ambery and lingers as a skin scent for hours.
So 4711 is really beautiful and I’ll use it lavishly next summer to refresh but it does not compare with Neroli Portofino in terms of complexity and pleasure!
krn313InsuffBooni – :
This may sound a little random, but in case you didn’t know: 4711 also make the most wonderful moist hand wipes. Very handy while travelling, and far superior in scent to anything else out there. Bright, clean, fresh; really nice. (I just wish there was such thing as Egoiste Platinum wipes, or Chanel No. 22, or White Linen…..)
trubul – :
At the start it smells very fresh a real blast from the past. Once it has settled down it is a very nice perfume 8/10 a real blast from the past
– nice perfume :]
Kapan – :
I remember my mother giving this to me when I was 17, during a particularly hot summer and telling me to put it on whenever I felt too hot.
This is a surprising memory to me because my mother very rarely had any interest in things like perfume or jewelry and this was not a perfume I had asked for. It was indeed pleasant and helpful for dealing with the summer heat that’s all I remember.
zx-max – :
i might like this on a man, but i didn’t like it on me. this isn’t clean, fresh citrus. this is pungent and sharp hairy smelling lemons and herbs and other fruits that have been picked too soon (green). i get nearly no floral notes which may be a plus because mixed with all these other jumble of ingredients it might make it smell even worse. it may be a classic and i’ll respect that, but i will take jean nate’ anytime over this, or maybe my bottle had gone off. in any event, i gave it away.
PRAROK – :
I love this stuff. Smells like fresh outdoors.
next80 – :
If I could only own one perfume, this would be the one… regardless of longevity and sillage. Don’t bother buying other pricier followers, just get the largest bottle of 4711 original and bathe in it.
vercop – :
If you want the OG Neroli Portofino, here it is. Super affordable in comparison to Tom Ford! I love this stuff and was one of my first ever fragrances. It’s a lovely fresh out of the shower Mediterranean smell. I will always have a bottle of this in my collection.
Aftermarita – :
Smells exactly like Tom Ford Neroli Portofino and Oscar De La Renta Live In Love. Hell, Tom Ford even copied the bottle colors yet charges u hundreds of dollars more!
mnl339elipseskism – :
Smells like wasabi! So strange but intriguing as well. Took me a couple of uses to actually like it but the dry down is nice and fresh.
Edit: The more I wear this the more I love it. It’s incredibly fresh and fun and for me a mood lifter. WHats even better is I love sharing fragrances with my bf and he loves it too.
krab83 – :
Smells just like lemon Pez candy tastes….and won’t rot your teeth. Sweet and refreshing but also powdery/chalky. Nice for a short boost.
Mewoq328Unlogrere – :
Tried this just for fun at the local store, because I would like to know what kind of aroma has an antique cologne. The perfume pyramid is totally wrong in here. The opening with the blast of neroli, lemon, basil and rosemary is terrible and outdated, but few minutes later, when the stuff calms down, I get a great combination of lily, lavender, jasmine and rose. 1-1.5 hour later the the mid notes fades away, and got only a very light musky-woody base. Refreshing, after shower, go to bed cologne. But not for me
– only for summertime/hot weather
– sillage and longevity are poor, longevity around 2-3 hours
– try befoe buy
Scent (open, top-mid): 4/10 (x2)
Scent (drydown, base): 7/10 (x2)
Sillage: 4/10
Longevity: 2.5/10
Uniqueness: 6/10
Versatility: 5/10
Total: 4.938/10
awesome – :
4711 is the best example of a true Eaux de Cologne. It’s intent is to brighten one’s day when the sun is blazing down on them and making them feel overheated and lethargic… a pick me up. Although shortlived, as all true eau de colognes should be, the candied citruses and soft white flowers are incredibly refreshing while they last. The notes say there’s mosses and I take issue with that slightly, as traditional EDC fragrances don’t usually contain such ingredients. Usually just top and middle notes, skipping the base. In any case, it’s a true beauty. Comparable to Neroli Port. (was it a loving homage or a complete rip off?) and Cologne of Love by Couvents.
As it stands this is a true masterpiece, being passed through centuries from generation to generation. I like to just put a little in my hands, rub it together and just sniff away until its gone (usually 30-40 minutes, which is really quite good)
In regards to spending money on Eau de Colognes, I’d like them to be either cheap and fantastic (this) or superbly high quality and enjoyable to the very end (Guerlain’s Eau de Cologne offerings and Chanel’s)
10/10, really. Can’t fault it. More aromatherapy than fragrance, but w/e
www587Bessinepome – :
My vote is number 1792 the year it created lol.
fuk – :
Personally this is a sleeping pills for me. I don’t care about longevity cause I use before bedtime on my pillows and blanket.Something oldie, citrus and herbs makes me calm. This is a nice one, I like it.
arriznell – :
Actual product review (got it in the mail today):
#1) Upon first “sniff”, I immediately knew and felt WHY this classic has been in production since the late 1700s.
TOTALLY unisex, the composition is literally herbal, citrusy-slightly floral effing PERFECTION.
Zero lasting power, as it’s not a perfume proper but rather a cologne, and as such, it is perfect.
I’m in 100% agreement with ladylva: 4711 is brilliant to use immediately after a shower while you’re in your dressing robe applying lotions and cosmetics before getting dressed. The fresh, zesty sheer fragrance is a crisp, but very pleasant, waker-upper.
By the time you’re ready for your day scent, this refreshing classic will either be a skin scent or disappear completely. But I think that’s brilliant and precisely the function of a cologne.
The scent is refreshing, herbal, citrus without being sharp, and herbaceously floral. This is a beautiful juice!
VANDAL – :
Layer this with ISO E super and you have one amazingly smelling scent with moderate performance (better than 4711 alone). Don’t bother buying Molecule 01 for £50 when you can buy 100ml ISO E Super from eBay for 1/5 of the price. Thank me later.
nikolay30 – :
I realize Neroli isn’t listed, but orange is, and what I get from this classic cologne water is:
Neroli, vetiver, citrus!
It’s strong, unisex, and timeless. It’s also very short lived, but I don’t think of this as a drawback. In some ways short longevity is a quality of 4711, because I cannot imagine wanting to smell this way ALL day. The brief, potent experience is enough, which is my personal commentary, not criticism!
Naturally 4711 can be used in just the same way as Florida Water, for instance, and is a great childhood memory for many people. Before hand sani these were even used to sanitize, which I think is a superior, fragrant solution to germ killing… if not as portable. 😉
lyura – :
@Countrygurl
Where do you live? In the city in where I live you can find it in almost all the shops, even in some supermarkets.
SooneTefbepv – :
Any stores sell this?( not online)
tatyhfh – :
This scent has sentimental value to me. A few people in my family have used this to scent scarves, pillows and such.
To me it smells clean like someone wearing a freshly starched ironed white cotton shirts, brushed teeth, washed hair, walking through a garden full of mock orange (Philadelphus laxus) blooms.
I still enjoy carrying a tiny bottle in my purse for an occasional uplifting sniff.
Too bad the longevity is so short.
ReerlyTrity – :
This is an oldie goldie, and cheap as chips – I bought a large 300ml bottle for my dad for a few quid. Obviously, this is not a perfume, but a cologne, so do not expect anything in terms of sillage and longevity. This is intended to provide a quick pick-me-up in the morning, after shower, during the long scorching summer days and such. My dad has never been a perfume-wearing kind of guy, but he likes these simple colognes.
sumuscuby – :
Memories. This is the name I would give this fragrance if I could. It was very popular when I was a kid, my grandfather used to wear it, and so did many other older men I used to know. It’s so fresh and crisp, smells like cleanliness. I plan on buying a small bottle when I have the chance, I did not see it for sale where I live, maybe I will find it in my holiday. Too many memories to miss it…
sergi – :
I’ll update with an actual review of the product, but here are some pre-purchase thoughts:
4711 is classic, one of the oldest formulations that is still bei