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    Acqua Classica di Parma vs. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Acqua Classica di Parma vs. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    Acqua Classica di Parma4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    ConcentrationEau de CologneEau de Cologne
    Launched18801800
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerWilhelm Muelhens
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Acqua Classica di Parma

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh
    Green

    4711 Original Eau de Cologne

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotOrangeLimeCitruses
    LemonBergamotOrange
    Heart
    RosemaryGeraniumBasil
    RosemaryLavender
    Base
    GingerSandalwoodIvyOakMusk
    NeroliPetitgrain

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Acqua Classica di Parma vs. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    Acqua Classica di Parma4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Acqua Classica di Parma vs. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    Acqua Classica di Parma4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    3.4 oz$13.70ecosmetics
    10 oz$26.44ecosmetics

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