4711 Original Eau de Cologne
4711Eau de Cologne1800
Side by side
4711 Original Eau de Cologne vs. Essenza di Colonia
Is 4711 Original Eau de Cologne better than Essenza di Colonia?
Essenza di Colonia rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
LemonRosemaryNeroliPetitgrainBergamot
citrusaromaticfresh spicygreen
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between 4711 Original Eau de Cologne and Essenza di Colonia?
| 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | Essenza di Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Cologne |
| Launched | 1800 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Wilhelm Muelhens | Michel Almairac |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do 4711 Original Eau de Cologne and Essenza di Colonia smell?
4711 Original Eau de Cologne
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Green
Essenza di Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 4711 Original Eau de Cologne and Essenza di Colonia share?
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
NeroliMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruitLemonPetitgrain
Heart
RosemaryLavender
RosemaryClovesJasmineLily of the ValleyRose
Base
NeroliPetitgrain
White MuskAmberPatchouliVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
LemonPetitgrainBergamotOrange
NeroliMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruitLemonPetitgrain
Floral Notes
NeroliLavender
JasmineLily of the ValleyRose
Herbaceous Notes
Rosemary
Rosemary
Where they fit
When and where do 4711 Original Eau de Cologne and Essenza di Colonia work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, 4711 Original Eau de Cologne or Essenza di Colonia?
| 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | Essenza di Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 4711 Original Eau de Cologne and Essenza di Colonia?
This is cologne as a concept, not a product. If you want complexity, look elsewhere. What you get is immaculate, straightforward citrus freshness that does exactly what it promises and nothing more.4711 Original Eau de Cologne
If you want modern Cologne with real substance, this is it. The citrus opening is immaculate, but the clove-spiced heart and musky drydown give it depth most flankers lack.Essenza di Colonia
The hunt
Where to buy 4711 Original Eau de Cologne and Essenza di Colonia
| 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | Essenza di Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $9.20ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $17.25ecosmetics | $108.80ecosmetics |
| 5.07 oz | $18.40ecosmetics | — |
| 6.8 oz | $28.75ecosmetics | — |
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