It's like opening a window to your inner being to let some fresh air and sunshine in. Curious smelling very crisp and lively like a burst of frosted winter air doused in sunshine. Unisex, though some might think its more masculine. The difference with 4711 is that it has and will continue to endure because it smells so damn good! Don't expect anything spectacular and you'll be fine. It's so frustrating that it has zero lasting power! I love that this has been in production since 1792, how amazing is that? I especially dislike the powdery scent that's left once all the citrus scent evaporates in its first 5 minutes. Like everybody else, I also wish that they would make an edt version that would last longer as I would LOVE to smell like this all day long! And the fact it doesn't linger can be a bonus. It's a nice citrus/herb blend with a slight muskiness. We are talking about women who lived through or were born during the war so nothing would be wasted. 
One of my first ever fragrances i purchased when i was still a scholar in Primary School, it was a scent i would splash on straight after i got dressed up, and i would throw the mini bottle into my bag to freshen up through the day, i never knew much about fragrances back then but what i did know was that this fragrance was a great revitalization scent, it instantly woke me up ready to take school on and whatever it entailed, through the years i have become accustomed to more scents and now 4711 still a scent i purchase every single summer despite its abysmal longevity, but hey its a cologne and its not meant to last long but merely realign your sense into woke mode, and this splashed onto your body with a few good spritz of your summer cologne of choice and you are good to go, it is not a holy grail perfume, but there is a reason this scent is still around since 1792, it is a summer must have staple for anybody and everybody and will remain so until worlds end. Neither much longevity, neither elseneither pleasure at least. Already have an extra big bottle. Very Nice as a after shave or a refresher after a shower, but is infamously known for poor performance. 4711 is THE classic cologne, perhaps the most well-known, if not the first. Just got this in the mail today, and I am glad I only got the 50ml bottle. Perfect mix !!!! I find now that the body spray lasts longer than the Cologne. The first real cologne is 1709 Eau de cologne by Farina (Giovanni Maria Farina was the first creator of cologne). There is no mention of any Woody or musky notes and I really wish this website would get it right! When I put it on the citrus sent lasted a few moments before it went straight into the Jasmine. Much cheaper than buying the refreshing ten pack of wipes that this brand sells. I have molecule 1 and even tried that, but in my experience the whole layering scents with Molecule 01 is a myth. As strange as it may sound, this is my favorite cologne in the world. I have so many good memories of this. It's fresh and re-energizing. I've a particular fondness for the icy roller ball and sponge tip applicators and scented tissues, they were delicious to use. It's fresh and sweet (just a little) a bit like a citric candy. It's an incredible deal - I've smelled scents that are very close to this, which literally cost more than 15x the price. I think a lot of people mistake it for a fragrance that is going to stay on their skin for hours, but more so it's supposed to be medicinal - to have medicinal properties for the mind and spirit. maurer wirtz fragrancex kimlud koolday Great to cool off with and refresh. Cheap and cheerful, it is a simple, refreshing citrus cologne. Moreover, it is linear along the time, for those that liked it from the beggining, won't have any bad surprise later. Good for bedtime or workout. My kids and wife love this summery fragrance. I don't even know if this comes in a spray version? Amazing! It stays on my dresser now, wouldn't be without it's fabulous, light, summer memories of Detroit, and Germany in 1965. Just lovely. 
I wear many different fragrances but I can literally feel the start of a terrible headache coming from this one. 4711 has spiritually protective uses and it is also useful for refreshing the mind. What I really love is that it doesn't interfere with a scent I put on afterwards, which is a big plus. Really lovely floral and citrus scent, but lasts about 10 minutes, so you can't really class this as a fragrance. Yes. Even though it's not mentioned in the notes, I get strong Neroli throughout. And it's super cheap so definitely worth a buy. It's very citrusy but I don't find it sour or sharp it has some sort of a green quality to it which I think is most prominently basil (without any bitterness). This is one of my favorite fragrances. I've had this fragrance since I was 9 or 10 (halcyon days), always remembering that refreshing lemon/citrus opening evolving to an evocative green that I am sure is neroli. It settles down a little more slowly and remains as a skin scent for a couple of hours. I will always carry this with me.
What I love most is that because it doesnt last long by the time you are ready to leave the house if you decide to wear another fragrance this will most likely not clash with anything as its closer to wearing off by then. This is absolutely gorgeous but so ephemeral and fleeting I dont know if I would repurchase.
Umema: The Perfume That'll Never Be Smelled, Carner Barcelona - the Summer Journey Collection, Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum, Amber and Ambergris are Two Different Notes, Rice Perfumes That Stand Out From the Crowd, Should You Smell Someone Before Talking to Them? It comes out of the bottle like gangbusters. I cannot rate this fragrance fairly because we all know 4711 is more of an aftershave/EDC more than anything else. Great splash on after shower on hot summer days and nights. Ive just bought a bottle of White Linen so I will stick with that and my other fragrances for now. Great just after a shower or as a refresher when it's hot. I get soft projection and 30 minutes maximum longevity. He would order it in huge amounts, and every morning he would consume a sugar cube dipped in the juice. And now that Im a grown woman I still do the same thing my parents did! There is a lot of history about this cologne. I bought my 100ml splash bottle during a visit to the eponymus flagship store in Cologne while looking for the Farina Cologne Museum - for some reasons I took the former for the latter and was disappointed to see a scentless eau de cologne fountain as the sole attraction! cologne I mention this because there is history and nostalgia for me in this scent, but also because French can be snobs about perfume (rightfully so in many cases), and it passed the test in the case of the old bf's family and this is a German-born scent! It doesn't last long at all, so it's really just a brief and refreshing treat. By its composition, it resembles 4711. While I love many high end fragrances, a perfume need not be expensive to be high quality and beautiful. On the official site of 4711, this eau de cologne contains just: I got this as a gift for my friend who knows everything about Napoleon, down to what cologne he used. I can still smell the EDP I lightly sprayed last night. It is one of two 'historical' colognes I have, the other being Pinaud's virgin island bay rum. 
Happiness of the moment, always gone and just enjoyed in the present without much thought and certainly no judgement. Don't poo poo me, sometimes I even throw a little on when I'm wearing something else. Very weak but very cheap, so don't be afraid to overindulge. Works superb as an aftershave after a wet facial shave. Low key smells like Froot Loops, but not in a bad way. I like it for what it Is, but am also longing for it to do more. I love this stuff!!! They both had exquisite taste in just about everything, and this makes me think of wonderful Christmases at their house, and their photos from Tahiti and Molokai. 30ml dab laidor It smells ok and I bought uncented hand wipes that I added two tablespoons of this to each 20 pack. I have an 800ml bottle which I decant into a little atomiser. It was the must have, and really made you feel clean and fresh on or after a flight. She always struck me as somehow glamorous when I was little. A timeless classic. You spray/splash this on hot days and if feels REALLY refreshing.I love it. This is one for the moment of application not for longevity. I have the small purse bottle too! To those wondering how to make this stuff last longer, its not for the skin, its for the clothes, at least thats my trick. 4711 is my new addiction. 4711 doesn't even hold with 10 sprays for me at the same location. This brings so many good memories of my childhood that I can't help but be biased. If you've ever smelt orange blossom water, this is basically just that but slightly more floral. It's just disappointing that the scent disappears without trace within an hour - I guess that's magic. My grandmother from Germany bought me a bottle of this when I was 9, in 1965. Something worn in the 18th century and probably still will be worn long after we here are all dead. I feel like the fragrance notes listed are incorrect though as the 4711 website makes a point of stating that there are just 7 fragrant ingredients in this, and it lists them all. It certainly has a lot of fans. Smells like old ladies, but not in a good way in my brain. The fragrance does not lean masculine or feminine - and I actually bought a bottle of this for my mom as well. Learned here it was invented in Germany by a homesick Italian & the original formula could be drunk over ice. Maybe of the taste of black Halls candies. My Dad always wore 4711 (and the Ice version) and when I was little, I'd sneak into his bathroom to put some on myself and get yelled at for leaving the cap off. Refreshing, bright, and summery. Shocking how short a time this splash lasts no more than 20 minutes. And it's gone in my opinion buying this is a complete waste of money. That's how I feel after buying a dam 300ml bottle. 4711 has been used in my family at least 4 generations deep but not for anything NORMAL like spritzing it on when youre heading out but instead whenever you get cut on the knee or a scrape on the arm etc LOL! 7oz perfumetr Love it. Yes, of course the formulation has changed a little over the last 200+ years, but what hasn't? Using as a day scent is completly pointless, because it just doesn't smell at all. My mum used to have it on occasion, and now I do too. classy citrus cologne - still the same DNA like 300 years ago love it! When I move my hair around, I always smell the rose and jasmine notes dried on my hair. I love it and sometimes spray it around the house. To me it was woodsy with a nice balance of citrus. I keep a bottle in my fridge ever since. Just to experiment I washed my hands with it and it didn't last any longer. He believed this practice had an invigorating effect and kept him energized through the day. Seems silly not to add it to the necessary cheapies list c/o fragancenet, along with its delightful Maurer & Wirtz brother, Tabac Shower Gel. Nothing hype or posh, just an heavy bottle of freshness for spring and mostly summer. I can't believe how good this is for the price. A cold stark scent, however not offensive at all. 4711 is a great fragrance for what it does: refreshes after, or in lieu of, a shower with a blast of citrus and floral. Instant heat relief! Always nice to have on hand. I had to get it because it is the OG of the fragrance world. I'm not sure what 4711 dries down to as this doesn't stay long enough for anyone to find out. I was interested in 4711 as it was often referred to as a dupe for TF neroli portofino. Only lasts about 30 minutes on the skin, but that 30 minutes is heaven to me. Despite all of the fragrances that have come and gone from my collection this one has been in the rotation since I've been in high school. It's not meant to last for a long time. This takes me straight back to my childhood and travelling on planes in the 70s. I bought 800 ml bottle - so happy! It smells like a classic old cologne. I practically dump the stuff over my head. This is a frugal guy who doesnt really care for fragrance or understand my interest in it, so he said, if this was good enough for the emperor, its good enough for me.. Totally refreshing on hot and humid days and wonderful after a bath or shower. Atypical review, as I don't really wear this as a fragrance. Absolutely horrible, too strong and cuts through my sinus and head like a knife. I think one needs to understand the history of cologne to really appreciate that this is one of the originals, not a perfume, and certtainly not "newbie garbage"! Some have commented that it lasts up to 30 min, for me it seems more like 5-10 min. Classic for a reason. Its smells nice. Its not there and its not meant to be there. Performance is dismal, but that is to be expected from such a product, especially at its price point. As so many people mentioned neroli I looked this up and yes, that could be what I'm getting. This is a good inexpensive mood lift, but I do agree our body chemistry can influence a direction a fragrance will take, as this lacks projection it could easily swing badly for some. Very inexpensive for a 25 ounce bottle. Do people not understand that this was made not to last but as a refreshing spray? Very refreshing, but not much strength or power (but I think the manufacturers know that since they sell such large bottles at a low price.) I wish it lasts longer but it's super affordable so I always buy the biggest bottle and decant it into spray bottles which I have in my purse and desk drawer. Nothing to remove from 4711 but we give to Caesar what is Caesar's. In my line of work I am in an enclosed space where sometimes we may get people that have a terrible lingering odor I spray this then as a kind of air freshener to mask the odor. I'd stick to other citrus frags with a bit more florals like Eau de Rochas. I hope a few of you out there had your grandmothers spritz this on your scraped knees too! When this thing was introduced, Mozart had died only by a year and Beethoven was 22. Napoleon used to love 4711. Beautiful, bright, fresh, tangy, astringent citrus that feels like a summer day in a bottle. I wish it didn't disappear so fast on my skin, because it makes me smile every time I smell it. Absolutely great for drained mornings when no amount of coffee will do. Wet, this smells exactly like duck toilet disks. Scent wasn't too pleasant for me. It's more of a staple than a perfume in many German households, used to refresh and clean one's hands and neck in hot and sweaty situations. Of course the citrus top notes don't last but a minute, then this delicious honey-like aroma takes over and sends me over the Moon at every sniff. Classic! 4711 is the good oldie everybody remembers having seen in the family bathroom. No scale on Fragrantica to put on this one. Dear fragranticans, "eau de cologne" was meant for freshness, an invigorating splash, and it doesn't last. A safe blind buy IF you are not looking not looking for longevity or sillage. Just citruses, nothing more. Very very clean. interestingly i feel like after the initial spray i can smell more of the citrus notes which leads this away from being a soap photocopy. 4711 doesnt last long, but Im not sure I would have it any other way, because of the way I use it. You will feel fantastic it might not smell like anything special but so what it has gone finished never to be heard from again after 20 minutes yet for that 20 minutes Life just seems to be more fun. As such, I have very positive associations with it. Overall I absolutely love the scent of this although the sillage and longevity are fleeting - though there have been alternatives made in this neroli-citrus style like Mugler Cologne, Ferrari's Bright Neroli, Bond No. The longevity is on a whole new level. Unfortunately all I'm getting is a typical aftershave woodsy aromatic sent. Only thing is that its definitely just a refresher since longevity is nonexistent. I wanted to have a fragrance with some historical value and I suppose I was prepared for how weak this stuff is by the reviews but smelling or rather lack of smelling is believing. My favourite way to use 4711 is to sprinkle some on freshly changed bedding. 300ml for 14 seemed a bargain so bought some. dab on bottle. Very nice cologne. Less a review (sorry) and more of an enquiry. It's one of the best fresh, green scents I've tried. I tried it several times, but unfortunatelly this impression repeated every time. Such a delight all the way, from the (extremely) citrusy start to the amazing woody dry drown. Longetivity and sillage are poor but that is balanced out by the very affordable price. It only left ickiness on my hands like after using a hand-sanitiszer. It's weak and that's how it's designed to be. My bottle doesn't have a spray nozzle either, so this is going to be used as a hand sanitizer most likely. Now I know I am a fan of neither. It wasnt until I got here that I realized that 65 of you feel the same way. My grandmother wore it, all the old aunts wore it, my mom wore it. Very light and nice, kept smelling my hand when I put it on. This is a classic, I believe everyone should have a bottle of this in their house. It is theorized that the emporer Napolean Bonaparte would use an entire bottle of this every day. My favourite after shower cologne during the summer months. My ex bf in college wore this. Longevity is 5 minutes and absolutely no projection, oh well maybe like 5 mins as well. Very pleasant. It's about the cost of a 100ml bottle of most other fragrances. This is the adult cologne version of nenuco. This is a really lovely pick me up. It's light, clean, fresh and it hits a little nostalgic for me as well. Such a lovely refreshing summer scent that mellows out into a fresh woodsy yet still citrusy fragrance.
This is the only fragrance that my German grandmother would wear, 4711 is distinctly European, fresh rather than perfumey. Growing up in Austria and Germany in the 1980s, I remember these bottles of 4711 Klnisch Wasser (that's German for Eau de Cologne - or rather, Eau de Cologne is French for Klnisch Wasser, he he) being EVERYWHERE. It's slightly nicer when dry, but I can't get past the duck toilet disks smell. oh man this has such a nostalgic quality to it. First, yes - it does smell similar to TF Neroli Portofino, no doubt. I'm sorry to read so many negative reviews on this one. In Germany I believe this is not traditionally used as a perfume but to feel fresh. One buys it for the experience and its nostalgia. This is the original, less nuanced, less expensive version of neroli portofino. Very cheap but smells really good. Despite its respectiful history, today 4711 original smells like the products used to clean the floor or the windows. After a shave, splash it on, enjoy the shot of freshness and have your TRUE scent ready to go for the remainder of the day. Either it improved with age or my tastes have changed drastically. Its not something that you just dab on. I decant this stuff into smaller bottles for easy access when I feel the need. ice 4711 cologne eau 400ml muelhens ml edc wirtz maurer ounce splash oz Weird as mom used to have this when i was a child and i hated it..thinking it was old fashioned. I have the 5.8 oz. I blind bought because of all the positive reviews and its cheap price. More of a feminine scent I'd say, and as a man, wouldn't wear this during the day as a main scent. Because of this its good for working out and spraying like a body spray when getting out of the shower, laying around the house, or before going to bed. Actually I use my unloved colognes to clean around my bathrooms. Its a nice herby (almost medicinal) and citrus barbershop cologne scent that revitalizes the senses. It is such a pleasure to experience history in this manner. Growing up in Germany in the 70ies and 80ies this was as common in a family bathroom cabinet as a tube of tooth paste. When I reached High School he started buying me my own bottle. I recently watched (with a smile of affection) Billy Joel liberally douse his bald head with it halfway through a sweaty summer concert. The flowers give it some depth and nuance. In fact, I think my wife thinks that I have a problem because she keeps finding bottles of 4711 stashed around the house. This reminds me of my teen years. Quite possibly one of the best smelling concoctions ever invented. I love the lemony fresh scent it gives, very refreshing esp when I spray this during summer. A sassy splash, from the past into the present. This was a staple in our home growing up, along with Guerlain's Imperial. While my significant other ran on an emergency trip to home depot to replace it, I stayed behind trying to stay cool. Love this summery and fresh scent. Got this for my husband (he wanted something citrusy and refreshing), ended up using it myself. Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy. It evaporates within minutes. The herbal/citrus blast is overwhelming, but that calms down pretty quickly. I have both. If you want stronger citrus you shoud get some more modern fragrances. I found my new bottle at a thrift store, and this is something I'd have probably never have blind bought, so this was quite a serendipitous find for me. ice 4711 cologne cool maurer wirtz perfume feeling iscentyouaday eau 2872
Its not sickening. Yet, I've discovered another fragrance mentioned in the novella BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S. She passed away before I was born but it's nice that I can have this and feel connected to her :). totally amazing for this purposeplus leaves lovely scent that is gone in 30 min. I like this post-shower especially after a workout in the warmer months. I was introduced to 4711 by an acquaintance back in the early 1980's and have loved it like a flighty friend ever since. Old skool, like visiting a vintage barbershop for a shave and a haircut, and this is what the barber splashes on you before you leave.
I wear many different fragrances but I can literally feel the start of a terrible headache coming from this one. 4711 has spiritually protective uses and it is also useful for refreshing the mind. What I really love is that it doesn't interfere with a scent I put on afterwards, which is a big plus. Really lovely floral and citrus scent, but lasts about 10 minutes, so you can't really class this as a fragrance. Yes. Even though it's not mentioned in the notes, I get strong Neroli throughout. And it's super cheap so definitely worth a buy. It's very citrusy but I don't find it sour or sharp it has some sort of a green quality to it which I think is most prominently basil (without any bitterness). This is one of my favorite fragrances. I've had this fragrance since I was 9 or 10 (halcyon days), always remembering that refreshing lemon/citrus opening evolving to an evocative green that I am sure is neroli. It settles down a little more slowly and remains as a skin scent for a couple of hours. I will always carry this with me. What I love most is that because it doesnt last long by the time you are ready to leave the house if you decide to wear another fragrance this will most likely not clash with anything as its closer to wearing off by then. This is absolutely gorgeous but so ephemeral and fleeting I dont know if I would repurchase.
Umema: The Perfume That'll Never Be Smelled, Carner Barcelona - the Summer Journey Collection, Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme Le Parfum, Amber and Ambergris are Two Different Notes, Rice Perfumes That Stand Out From the Crowd, Should You Smell Someone Before Talking to Them? It comes out of the bottle like gangbusters. I cannot rate this fragrance fairly because we all know 4711 is more of an aftershave/EDC more than anything else. Great splash on after shower on hot summer days and nights. Ive just bought a bottle of White Linen so I will stick with that and my other fragrances for now. Great just after a shower or as a refresher when it's hot. I get soft projection and 30 minutes maximum longevity. He would order it in huge amounts, and every morning he would consume a sugar cube dipped in the juice. And now that Im a grown woman I still do the same thing my parents did! There is a lot of history about this cologne. I bought my 100ml splash bottle during a visit to the eponymus flagship store in Cologne while looking for the Farina Cologne Museum - for some reasons I took the former for the latter and was disappointed to see a scentless eau de cologne fountain as the sole attraction! cologne I mention this because there is history and nostalgia for me in this scent, but also because French can be snobs about perfume (rightfully so in many cases), and it passed the test in the case of the old bf's family and this is a German-born scent! It doesn't last long at all, so it's really just a brief and refreshing treat. By its composition, it resembles 4711. While I love many high end fragrances, a perfume need not be expensive to be high quality and beautiful. On the official site of 4711, this eau de cologne contains just: I got this as a gift for my friend who knows everything about Napoleon, down to what cologne he used. I can still smell the EDP I lightly sprayed last night. It is one of two 'historical' colognes I have, the other being Pinaud's virgin island bay rum. 
Happiness of the moment, always gone and just enjoyed in the present without much thought and certainly no judgement. Don't poo poo me, sometimes I even throw a little on when I'm wearing something else. Very weak but very cheap, so don't be afraid to overindulge. Works superb as an aftershave after a wet facial shave. Low key smells like Froot Loops, but not in a bad way. I like it for what it Is, but am also longing for it to do more. I love this stuff!!! They both had exquisite taste in just about everything, and this makes me think of wonderful Christmases at their house, and their photos from Tahiti and Molokai. 30ml dab laidor It smells ok and I bought uncented hand wipes that I added two tablespoons of this to each 20 pack. I have an 800ml bottle which I decant into a little atomiser. It was the must have, and really made you feel clean and fresh on or after a flight. She always struck me as somehow glamorous when I was little. A timeless classic. You spray/splash this on hot days and if feels REALLY refreshing.I love it. This is one for the moment of application not for longevity. I have the small purse bottle too! To those wondering how to make this stuff last longer, its not for the skin, its for the clothes, at least thats my trick. 4711 is my new addiction. 4711 doesn't even hold with 10 sprays for me at the same location. This brings so many good memories of my childhood that I can't help but be biased. If you've ever smelt orange blossom water, this is basically just that but slightly more floral. It's just disappointing that the scent disappears without trace within an hour - I guess that's magic. My grandmother from Germany bought me a bottle of this when I was 9, in 1965. Something worn in the 18th century and probably still will be worn long after we here are all dead. I feel like the fragrance notes listed are incorrect though as the 4711 website makes a point of stating that there are just 7 fragrant ingredients in this, and it lists them all. It certainly has a lot of fans. Smells like old ladies, but not in a good way in my brain. The fragrance does not lean masculine or feminine - and I actually bought a bottle of this for my mom as well. Learned here it was invented in Germany by a homesick Italian & the original formula could be drunk over ice. Maybe of the taste of black Halls candies. My Dad always wore 4711 (and the Ice version) and when I was little, I'd sneak into his bathroom to put some on myself and get yelled at for leaving the cap off. Refreshing, bright, and summery. Shocking how short a time this splash lasts no more than 20 minutes. And it's gone in my opinion buying this is a complete waste of money. That's how I feel after buying a dam 300ml bottle. 4711 has been used in my family at least 4 generations deep but not for anything NORMAL like spritzing it on when youre heading out but instead whenever you get cut on the knee or a scrape on the arm etc LOL! 7oz perfumetr Love it. Yes, of course the formulation has changed a little over the last 200+ years, but what hasn't? Using as a day scent is completly pointless, because it just doesn't smell at all. My mum used to have it on occasion, and now I do too. classy citrus cologne - still the same DNA like 300 years ago love it! When I move my hair around, I always smell the rose and jasmine notes dried on my hair. I love it and sometimes spray it around the house. To me it was woodsy with a nice balance of citrus. I keep a bottle in my fridge ever since. Just to experiment I washed my hands with it and it didn't last any longer. He believed this practice had an invigorating effect and kept him energized through the day. Seems silly not to add it to the necessary cheapies list c/o fragancenet, along with its delightful Maurer & Wirtz brother, Tabac Shower Gel. Nothing hype or posh, just an heavy bottle of freshness for spring and mostly summer. I can't believe how good this is for the price. A cold stark scent, however not offensive at all. 4711 is a great fragrance for what it does: refreshes after, or in lieu of, a shower with a blast of citrus and floral. Instant heat relief! Always nice to have on hand. I had to get it because it is the OG of the fragrance world. I'm not sure what 4711 dries down to as this doesn't stay long enough for anyone to find out. I was interested in 4711 as it was often referred to as a dupe for TF neroli portofino. Only lasts about 30 minutes on the skin, but that 30 minutes is heaven to me. Despite all of the fragrances that have come and gone from my collection this one has been in the rotation since I've been in high school. It's not meant to last for a long time. This takes me straight back to my childhood and travelling on planes in the 70s. I bought 800 ml bottle - so happy! It smells like a classic old cologne. I practically dump the stuff over my head. This is a frugal guy who doesnt really care for fragrance or understand my interest in it, so he said, if this was good enough for the emperor, its good enough for me.. Totally refreshing on hot and humid days and wonderful after a bath or shower. Atypical review, as I don't really wear this as a fragrance. Absolutely horrible, too strong and cuts through my sinus and head like a knife. I think one needs to understand the history of cologne to really appreciate that this is one of the originals, not a perfume, and certtainly not "newbie garbage"! Some have commented that it lasts up to 30 min, for me it seems more like 5-10 min. Classic for a reason. Its smells nice. Its not there and its not meant to be there. Performance is dismal, but that is to be expected from such a product, especially at its price point. As so many people mentioned neroli I looked this up and yes, that could be what I'm getting. This is a good inexpensive mood lift, but I do agree our body chemistry can influence a direction a fragrance will take, as this lacks projection it could easily swing badly for some. Very inexpensive for a 25 ounce bottle. Do people not understand that this was made not to last but as a refreshing spray? Very refreshing, but not much strength or power (but I think the manufacturers know that since they sell such large bottles at a low price.) I wish it lasts longer but it's super affordable so I always buy the biggest bottle and decant it into spray bottles which I have in my purse and desk drawer. Nothing to remove from 4711 but we give to Caesar what is Caesar's. In my line of work I am in an enclosed space where sometimes we may get people that have a terrible lingering odor I spray this then as a kind of air freshener to mask the odor. I'd stick to other citrus frags with a bit more florals like Eau de Rochas. I hope a few of you out there had your grandmothers spritz this on your scraped knees too! When this thing was introduced, Mozart had died only by a year and Beethoven was 22. Napoleon used to love 4711. Beautiful, bright, fresh, tangy, astringent citrus that feels like a summer day in a bottle. I wish it didn't disappear so fast on my skin, because it makes me smile every time I smell it. Absolutely great for drained mornings when no amount of coffee will do. Wet, this smells exactly like duck toilet disks. Scent wasn't too pleasant for me. It's more of a staple than a perfume in many German households, used to refresh and clean one's hands and neck in hot and sweaty situations. Of course the citrus top notes don't last but a minute, then this delicious honey-like aroma takes over and sends me over the Moon at every sniff. Classic! 4711 is the good oldie everybody remembers having seen in the family bathroom. No scale on Fragrantica to put on this one. Dear fragranticans, "eau de cologne" was meant for freshness, an invigorating splash, and it doesn't last. A safe blind buy IF you are not looking not looking for longevity or sillage. Just citruses, nothing more. Very very clean. interestingly i feel like after the initial spray i can smell more of the citrus notes which leads this away from being a soap photocopy. 4711 doesnt last long, but Im not sure I would have it any other way, because of the way I use it. You will feel fantastic it might not smell like anything special but so what it has gone finished never to be heard from again after 20 minutes yet for that 20 minutes Life just seems to be more fun. As such, I have very positive associations with it. Overall I absolutely love the scent of this although the sillage and longevity are fleeting - though there have been alternatives made in this neroli-citrus style like Mugler Cologne, Ferrari's Bright Neroli, Bond No. The longevity is on a whole new level. Unfortunately all I'm getting is a typical aftershave woodsy aromatic sent. Only thing is that its definitely just a refresher since longevity is nonexistent. I wanted to have a fragrance with some historical value and I suppose I was prepared for how weak this stuff is by the reviews but smelling or rather lack of smelling is believing. My favourite way to use 4711 is to sprinkle some on freshly changed bedding. 300ml for 14 seemed a bargain so bought some. dab on bottle. Very nice cologne. Less a review (sorry) and more of an enquiry. It's one of the best fresh, green scents I've tried. I tried it several times, but unfortunatelly this impression repeated every time. Such a delight all the way, from the (extremely) citrusy start to the amazing woody dry drown. Longetivity and sillage are poor but that is balanced out by the very affordable price. It only left ickiness on my hands like after using a hand-sanitiszer. It's weak and that's how it's designed to be. My bottle doesn't have a spray nozzle either, so this is going to be used as a hand sanitizer most likely. Now I know I am a fan of neither. It wasnt until I got here that I realized that 65 of you feel the same way. My grandmother wore it, all the old aunts wore it, my mom wore it. Very light and nice, kept smelling my hand when I put it on. This is a classic, I believe everyone should have a bottle of this in their house. It is theorized that the emporer Napolean Bonaparte would use an entire bottle of this every day. My favourite after shower cologne during the summer months. My ex bf in college wore this. Longevity is 5 minutes and absolutely no projection, oh well maybe like 5 mins as well. Very pleasant. It's about the cost of a 100ml bottle of most other fragrances. This is the adult cologne version of nenuco. This is a really lovely pick me up. It's light, clean, fresh and it hits a little nostalgic for me as well. Such a lovely refreshing summer scent that mellows out into a fresh woodsy yet still citrusy fragrance. 
This is the only fragrance that my German grandmother would wear, 4711 is distinctly European, fresh rather than perfumey. Growing up in Austria and Germany in the 1980s, I remember these bottles of 4711 Klnisch Wasser (that's German for Eau de Cologne - or rather, Eau de Cologne is French for Klnisch Wasser, he he) being EVERYWHERE. It's slightly nicer when dry, but I can't get past the duck toilet disks smell. oh man this has such a nostalgic quality to it. First, yes - it does smell similar to TF Neroli Portofino, no doubt. I'm sorry to read so many negative reviews on this one. In Germany I believe this is not traditionally used as a perfume but to feel fresh. One buys it for the experience and its nostalgia. This is the original, less nuanced, less expensive version of neroli portofino. Very cheap but smells really good. Despite its respectiful history, today 4711 original smells like the products used to clean the floor or the windows. After a shave, splash it on, enjoy the shot of freshness and have your TRUE scent ready to go for the remainder of the day. Either it improved with age or my tastes have changed drastically. Its not something that you just dab on. I decant this stuff into smaller bottles for easy access when I feel the need. ice 4711 cologne eau 400ml muelhens ml edc wirtz maurer ounce splash oz Weird as mom used to have this when i was a child and i hated it..thinking it was old fashioned. I have the 5.8 oz. I blind bought because of all the positive reviews and its cheap price. More of a feminine scent I'd say, and as a man, wouldn't wear this during the day as a main scent. Because of this its good for working out and spraying like a body spray when getting out of the shower, laying around the house, or before going to bed. Actually I use my unloved colognes to clean around my bathrooms. Its a nice herby (almost medicinal) and citrus barbershop cologne scent that revitalizes the senses. It is such a pleasure to experience history in this manner. Growing up in Germany in the 70ies and 80ies this was as common in a family bathroom cabinet as a tube of tooth paste. When I reached High School he started buying me my own bottle. I recently watched (with a smile of affection) Billy Joel liberally douse his bald head with it halfway through a sweaty summer concert. The flowers give it some depth and nuance. In fact, I think my wife thinks that I have a problem because she keeps finding bottles of 4711 stashed around the house. This reminds me of my teen years. Quite possibly one of the best smelling concoctions ever invented. I love the lemony fresh scent it gives, very refreshing esp when I spray this during summer. A sassy splash, from the past into the present. This was a staple in our home growing up, along with Guerlain's Imperial. While my significant other ran on an emergency trip to home depot to replace it, I stayed behind trying to stay cool. Love this summery and fresh scent. Got this for my husband (he wanted something citrusy and refreshing), ended up using it myself. Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy. It evaporates within minutes. The herbal/citrus blast is overwhelming, but that calms down pretty quickly. I have both. If you want stronger citrus you shoud get some more modern fragrances. I found my new bottle at a thrift store, and this is something I'd have probably never have blind bought, so this was quite a serendipitous find for me. ice 4711 cologne cool maurer wirtz perfume feeling iscentyouaday eau 2872
Its not sickening. Yet, I've discovered another fragrance mentioned in the novella BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S. She passed away before I was born but it's nice that I can have this and feel connected to her :). totally amazing for this purposeplus leaves lovely scent that is gone in 30 min. I like this post-shower especially after a workout in the warmer months. I was introduced to 4711 by an acquaintance back in the early 1980's and have loved it like a flighty friend ever since. Old skool, like visiting a vintage barbershop for a shave and a haircut, and this is what the barber splashes on you before you leave.
