4711 Original Eau de Cologne (for women and men)

Zaleska

I like wearing it when I go to bed or during the day! Wonderful, relaxing!
When I was a child, I remember there was a soap which smell was soooo nice... but I didn't realize it was 'inspired' in 4711!
Well, some years ago I went to a shopping mall near my house and asked the saleswoman to try the 'cologne in that beautiful bottle'! What a nice surprise! The scent of my whole childhood was there, in that 4711 bottle, and even better! :D

sky76sky

This scent etched itself in my mind when I spilled a WHOLE bottle of it on my 1970's brown sleeping bag on a campervan holiday...one sniff & I'm right back there.

It was given to me by my granny & I to me it smells like one of the really, really strong G&T's my grandpa used to make (once mistook one for my lemonade...nasty mistake!). I like it for its simplicity ....a zesty-fresh cool down after a hot sunburnt day. :)

da_markos

when i smell this cologne i'm again in my grandmother's house. she was using it. i have got flashback - like in "lost" tv series - when i'm sniffing it.
it won't never be neutral scent for me.

scent is quite nice - we have much better now, but it has over 200 years!

kimbis

I really want to like this, but it smells awful on me. I mean AWFUL. It reminds me of that sickly sweet citrus smell some bathroom cleaners have.

dollladie

I can't explain this fragrance. My first recollections are from my early childhood, seeing it on a bathroom shelf in the summer; on my grandmother's dresser - years later on my own. I absolutely love this timeless, crisp scent. It just smells/feels RIGHT! I remember being ill years ago, and my boyfriend doused a washcloth with 4711 and placed it on my brow ... odd ... but, it gave me a soothing, calming feeling. I slept, my fever broke, and the memory of the scent stayed with me. Craziest use for a fragrance in my life!

knightz

4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser (1792) by Muelhens is primarily a Citrus after-shower splash cologne for me. It has almost no sillage, it just helps to keep smelling fresh out of the shower for about 2 hours. If I am going to the doctor or dentist I might put this on. It won't choke the doctor leaning over you, they probably wouldn't even smell it.

It is very linear. It opens with a citrus accord with very light spices, Neroli, Basil, Rosemary just barely noticeable. The base is only Musk to me, light Musk. I don't get any Florals, Woods, or Moss, it's just basically a Musky Citrus splash-on.

Don't expect all the notes you see above to be in 4711. If they are, they are in very small undetectable amounts, supporting notes. Think of light Lemon-Neroli-Musk and you have 4711. I use it once or twice a year.

I usually use the 4711 Shower Gel as an everyday wash, when I don't have a gel for the cologne I'll be wearing. I use it because it smells strong while in the shower, it's very enjoyable, somewhat elegant, and musky. I like it much better than the drug-store gels that are available for a very low price and have a cheap deodorant smell. The most it adds/layers to any scent is a very light Musk, but most scents will completely cover it.

It's a good scent, and has been for over 200 years, it's just a bit light.

kokica

this one is a very special favourite of mine...totally unique and totaly fresh....
don't really know how to explain what I feel when I smell this perfume....there's nothing smelling like it...

alicektn

I have an untouched bottle from my mother. But it's not excatly like this one, its label says "Tosca 4711" and is larger.

Anyway,it smells so soft and balmy! On my skin it becomes powdery in a way that I adore.But I don't really use it anymore because it's quite old and I don't want to spare it.

perryforever

I really like this cologne. If you actually go to Koln, you can smell it being made from the factory. Very refreshing and unisex. A great pick-me-up.

BelleBeryl

I have this and I have many bottles of this it is my hospital fragrance yes indeed the scent I wear in hospital
very refreshing citrusy this and the meds keep me going

elgab89

I do not think is a bad fragrance. Being on the market for over 200 years, does qualify it as a good fragrance. It is very fresh and beautiful to wear on those hot summer days. Very citric it takes you back to Mediterranean Sea, more than its place of origin - Koln.
The best description is on their website:
"4711 Original Eau de Cologne is one of the oldest brands and benefits from exceptional name recognition throughout the world. Users rate it as "the mother of all Eau de Cologne". The secret formula for 4711 Original Eau de Cologne is still appreciated across the globe to this day and makes the "aqua mirabilis" an absolute classic without comparison.

The promise has been kept for over 200 years: the use of a unique composition has a positive effect on the mind, body and soul. Essential oils, that are renowned for their aromatherapeutic properties, produce an indescribable feeling of well-being."

My only complaint is that it does not last long, well, it is affordable so you can apply it often.

Made for men and women.

Jeanette

Don´t care if it's an classic. Smells really bad.

Van Cat

I've love this fragrance at first smell in 1989, when I've buyed it in Wien.So clean and so compete...simply perfect. The scent of an happy sunny day in sprig time.