Acqua di Colonia
Santa Maria NovellaEau de Cologne (3-5%)1800
Side by side
Acqua di Colonia vs. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne
Acqua di Colonia rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Acqua di Colonia | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne (3-5%) | Eau de Cologne |
| Launched | 1800 | 1800 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Wilhelm Muelhens |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Acqua di Colonia
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Lavender
4711 Original Eau de Cologne
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotNeroliLemonTangerine
LemonBergamotOrange
Heart
LavenderPetitgrainCloveRosemary
RosemaryLavender
Base
Benzoin
NeroliPetitgrain
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Acqua di Colonia | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
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
| Acqua di Colonia | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $13.70ecosmetics |
| 10 oz | — | $26.44ecosmetics |
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