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    4711 Original Eau de Cologne vs. Acqua Classica di Parma

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    4711 Original Eau de Cologne peaks in spring, while Acqua Classica di Parma belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 4711 Original Eau de Cologne vs. Acqua Classica di Parma
    4711 Original Eau de CologneAcqua Classica di Parma
    ConcentrationEau de CologneEau de Cologne
    Launched18001880
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerWilhelm Muelhens
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    4711 Original Eau de Cologne

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh
    Green

    Acqua Classica di Parma

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonBergamotOrange
    BergamotOrangeLimeCitruses
    Heart
    RosemaryLavender
    RosemaryGeraniumBasil
    Base
    NeroliPetitgrain
    GingerSandalwoodIvyOakMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 4711 Original Eau de Cologne vs. Acqua Classica di Parma
    4711 Original Eau de CologneAcqua Classica di Parma
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Not just another citrus. The rosemary and basil aren't decorative, they're the argument. They take what could be a polite morning cologne and turn it into something that lingers in the room.Acqua Classica di Parma

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: 4711 Original Eau de Cologne vs. Acqua Classica di Parma
    4711 Original Eau de CologneAcqua Classica di Parma
    3.4 oz$13.70ecosmetics
    10 oz$26.44ecosmetics

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