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    Side by side

    Lime Sec vs. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Lime Sec vs. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    Lime Sec4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Cologne
    Launched19411800
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerWilhelm Muelhens
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Lime Sec

    Citrus
    Musky
    Floral
    Woody
    Conifer
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Sour

    4711 Original Eau de Cologne

    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Lime
    LemonBergamotOrange
    Heart
    Floral Notes
    RosemaryLavender
    Base
    MuskWoody Notes
    NeroliPetitgrain

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Lime Sec vs. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    Lime Sec4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    It's the affordable citrus that doesn't know it's supposed to be fleeting. Most colognes at this price punch bright and disappear. Lime Sec opens like a Margarita.Lime Sec
    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: Lime Sec vs. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    Lime Sec4711 Original Eau de Cologne
    3.4 oz$13.70ecosmetics
    10 oz$26.44ecosmetics

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