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    Side by side

    4711 Magnolia Eau de Cologne vs. L'Air

    Strikingly similar
    L'Air by Nina Ricci bottle

    L'Air

    Nina Ricci
    Eau de Parfum2011
    New comparison

    L'Air wears longer on skin, while 4711 Magnolia Eau de Cologne projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 4711 Magnolia Eau de Cologne vs. L'Air
    4711 Magnolia Eau de CologneL'Air
    ConcentrationEau de CologneEau de Parfum
    Launched20202011
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Christophe HraultLouise Turner, Michel Girard
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    4711 Magnolia Eau de Cologne

    Floral
    Citrus
    Woody
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Musky

    L'Air

    Floral
    White Floral
    Violet
    Fruity
    Woody
    Citrus
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangePink Pepper
    FreesiaHoneysuckleViolet Leaf
    Heart
    MagnoliaFreesiaJasmine
    JasmineRoseMagnolia
    Base
    CashmeranSandalwood
    RosewoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 4711 Magnolia Eau de Cologne vs. L'Air
    4711 Magnolia Eau de CologneL'Air
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Magnolia offers a different direction for 4711, stepping into softer territory while maintaining the house's character. The fragrance is light and approachable.4711 Magnolia Eau de Cologne
    Many light florals feel like they disappear before you've had a chance to know them. L'Air takes a different approach. Brazilian rosewood and patchouli anchor the white florals.L'Air