Forever etched in my senses as the perfume my Oma loved for the entirety of her life, so I love it for those nostalgic memories of her.

The fragrance itself is not something I would probably wear on my body, and many other folks have mentioned in the comments that the scent is more about the act of anointing than making you smell like something. Original documents from the traditional House of 4711 can be found in the Rhineland-Westphalian Commercial Archives in Cologne, which is over 100 years old. Top notes are Lemon, Bergamot and Orange; middle notes are Lavender and Rosemary; base notes are Neroli and Petitgrain. This is a fragrance I purchased only because I started collecting and feel like every collector should own a bottle of what is arguably the oldest mass produced fragrance in history.Spritz on some 4711 before going to sleep so you have something pleasant to sniff (plus, lavender and sleep are something of an item, or so I've heard, and 4711 contains lavender, so. using this in your scent dispenser could also be an interesting idea as well as cleaning products in case you make your own at home. When I let 4711 settle on my skin, several adjectives came to mind: fresh, clean, proper, noble, elegant, well groomed, hygienic, bright, citrusy, uplifting, carefree and upbeat, aristocratic, and regal. When Tom Ford created Neroli Portofino, he really has to have been inspired by this 4711 classic from circa 1792.

In addition, as we give you the option to choose what best suits your needs from several sellers, you have the power to decide so you can make your purchase as you wish. If you want something slightly more refined and better performing, Givenchy Gentleman Cologne is an option, as are Aventus and its clones. In Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith, the character Robin Ellacott purchases a bottle of 4711 cologne.Over the years, the range of ‘4711’ products has grown significantly, with a range of soaps and perfumes making new use of the sharp, refreshing scent of ‘Original Eau de Cologne’. Peter Joseph Mülhens and his son Wilhelm Mülhens had been in a dispute over the use of the name "Farina" from 1800 to 1881. Those notes fade away fast and I’m left with a soft realistic jasmine and the fading fruity citrus notes now perceived as faint wisps of pettigrain.