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4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser (1792)
by 4711 (orig. by Muelhens)
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The original cologne water. This light refreshing cologne has been popular for over two hundred years. Invented in Cologne, Germany (surprise!) in a house with the number "4711". It was originally developed for medicinal purposes. The fascinating story behind this cologne can be found at www.4711.com.
The ingredients are still top secret today, with only the main ingredients known.
4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser Fragrance Notes
- Top Notes
- Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Petitgrain, Neroli.
Middle Notes- Rosemary, Rose.
Base Notes- Musk, Woody Notes.
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  |  About as refreshing as a splash of witch hazel after a shave to me. The notes all collide together when first applying and then fade pretty quickly. 10 July 2008 |
  |  As I plan to reorganize my home this weekend, shred papers and mop the floors I'll be talking a bath or two and a splashing some of this on for fun to keep cool since it's been quite hot here in New York lately. I love the fragrance and it's cooling and refreshing and I couldn't care if it created in 1792 or 1192, it smells good to me.03 July 2008 |
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|  And what relevancy will any of the many "trendy" brand cluttering the Sephora shelves have in short order? 23 May 2008 |
  | Clean! All the things people criticize about this, are the things I like. It's fleeting, not that strong, and old-fashioned: lovely! And I also love that all the scented products, like body lotion, actually smell powerfully of the cologne, unlike many other perfume's matching products. All perfume lovers should get to know this treat, even if only for the link it provides to the past. And before the new aromachemical-regulations force them to change it! 07 April 2008 |
 | There is some debate as to which is the original cologne, 4711 or Jean-Marie Farina (aka Extra Vielle) by Roger & Gallet. Here are my notes of comparison. 4711 is very lemony and refreshing, with a bit of rose and a hint of rosemary to freshen. It has a tiny bit of musk, and no wood that I can detect. Its lemon persists an amazingly long time for a citrus note – I give it credit for that. This is a simple fragrance. (For an amazing lemon-musk, try Eau Sauvage.) JMF is similar but at the same time is darker, deeper and more interesting. It has more depth and complexity, in my opinion. Carnation gives it a bit of clovey spice. It is a bit drier and spicier than 4711, and I like it better. 05 April 2008 |
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