4711 Original Eau de Cologne
4711Eau de Cologne1800
Side by side
4711 Original Eau de Cologne vs. Acqua di Colonia
Acqua di Colonia rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | Acqua di Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Cologne (3-5%) |
| Launched | 1800 | 1800 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Wilhelm Muelhens | — |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
4711 Original Eau de Cologne
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Green
Acqua di Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonBergamotOrange
BergamotNeroliLemonTangerine
Heart
RosemaryLavender
LavenderPetitgrainCloveRosemary
Base
NeroliPetitgrain
Benzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | Acqua di Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
This is what people mean when they say timeless. Not the compliment-adjacent kind, the kind that is nearly 500 years old and still holds its own.Acqua di Colonia
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | Acqua di Colonia | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $13.70ecosmetics | — |
| 10 oz | $26.44ecosmetics | — |
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