And now that Im a grown woman I still do the same thing my parents did! I plan on replacing my bottle as soon as my current empties. This is the only fragrance that my German grandmother would wear, 4711 is distinctly European, fresh rather than perfumey. She kept a bottle of this in every bathroom in her house, and some of my earliest memories are of the blue and gold label. I was always fascinated by my nana's vanity.

But it is so fresh, clean, and relaxing that I would be reapplying for it all day if I stayed home. 4711 delivers bright yet fleeting freshness, ideal for hot weather. Now I know I am a fan of neither. I'm happy I have this. Those coming here expecting sillage and longevity have made their journey under the wrong pretenses. To those wondering how to make this stuff last longer, its not for the skin, its for the clothes, at least thats my trick. Seems silly not to add it to the necessary cheapies list c/o fragancenet, along with its delightful Maurer & Wirtz brother, Tabac Shower Gel. Something so simple, when time is right, is a luxury. It's fresh and re-energizing. Low key smells like Froot Loops, but not in a bad way. Perfect for either gender to wear, and I plan on using this quite a bit this summer. 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. When this thing was introduced, Mozart had died only by a year and Beethoven was 22. It's fresh and sweet (just a little) a bit like a citric candy. A classic that still has all these high-priced bergamot and neroli fragrances beat! I have so many good memories of this. I actually think it smells quite nice but I would never wear it out. I have worn this since being a child. The smell reminds me of old times the 1920's, people wearing suits as everyday attire. It is not long lasting but gives you a clean solid 'hit' of awake & clean, perfect for any time you need a quick pick me up! The lasting power is fleeting on skin, but it stays on my linen for days and makes getting into bed feel like a little luxury every night. On drydown it smells mainly of soapy neroli; it is extremely pleasant. Interesting comments about the brief but pleasant hit & the "training wheels" aspect of frag-centric matriarchs preparing their daughters for olfactory adventures future. In Germany I believe this is not traditionally used as a perfume but to feel fresh. The potential disinfecting properties of the eau de cologne are really just a bonus. Its unique for sure. I recently watched (with a smile of affection) Billy Joel liberally douse his bald head with it halfway through a sweaty summer concert. Great to cool off with and refresh. It's a very classic sort of a scent. Don't buy it if you don't want to smell like an old German grandma. Very pleasant. The perfect summer splash on the face after a shave on a hot/humid summer morning.

I do love this and associate it with my grandfather and dad. While my tastes have grown over the years, I still think this is such a fun one to have and hold. Although NP stays on clothes for far longer than 4711. I suppose they did for the alcohol content and even though I fully realize how ridiculous this is, its comforting to do! I thought it smelled cheap and forgot I had it. The difference with 4711 is that it has and will continue to endure because it smells so damn good! A must-have classic. This is a true "cologne". 4711 - I mean what can I really say - ICONIC, come un eiaculazione precoce , pochi secondi e finisce tutto . It has something from the innocence of these years. I love the citrusy herbal smell of this. That doesn't mean I think it smells like old ladies, or my grandpa. One buys it for the experience and its nostalgia. 4711 is the good oldie everybody remembers having seen in the family bathroom. Some of the criticism of 4711 has me laughing. Good cologne you can use right after the evening shower to refresh and at the same time calm yourself. Again, use as an aftershave and top it with a fresh summer or spring oriented cologne.

Dont expect much longevity or sillage. Good for bedtime or workout. and I did. I will write a full review when I will get it. When I move my hair around, I always smell the rose and jasmine notes dried on my hair. My mum used to have it on occasion, and now I do too. Fragrantica Inc, United States. This is the adult cologne version of nenuco. Smells like summer. The 4711 fragrance lasts longer when I use a light moisturizer first. A hot summer had my children and myself splashing it on and everyone loved the fresh zesty feeling it gives you. As the packaging states, use generously, breathe in, breathe out and relax. She always struck me as somehow glamorous when I was little. 30 minutes scent.. though pleasant and fresh. 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. Learned here it was invented in Germany by a homesick Italian & the original formula could be drunk over ice. It's one of the best fresh, green scents I've tried.

But it's great for a woman too. It smells similar to a lot of other citrus colognes- you can definitely see its influence. The first real cologne is 1709 Eau de cologne by Farina (Giovanni Maria Farina was the first creator of cologne). Very inexpensive for a 25 ounce bottle. That said, it has been around since 1792 so must have found sustained favour over those passing years. Cool, refreshing and perfect on a hot summers day when you want something fresh. Its a bit overpriced on our national online auction and I see that its still available to buy, along with all the newer versions. The only way 4711 could possibly be better is if the fragrance lasted longer on skin, but then that's not really in its job description. This is lovely. He says it disappears within 5 minutes, which he minds (as he leaves for a full work day every day) and I don't (because I'm studying from home). 200ml I didn't expect this to smell good, but for me it is smelling good. Very very clean. If you like fresh citrusy and floral fragrances, you will enjoy 4711. Its not about lasting, it is about resetting. Seemed that every German over age 30 was using this stuff in lieu of actual hygiene! I just got this today, and it's so nice. By its composition, it resembles 4711. Citrus upon citrus. This will not have a huge impact on what you choose to wear, but I would avoid mixing it with something expensive or not in line with a citrus fresh orientation. Of course Im talking about Ferrari Bright Neroli. Simple - citrus, herbal, slightly floral, lasts about 2 seconds, but that's what it's supposed to do. It's like opening a window to your inner being to let some fresh air and sunshine in. Hardly anyone will ever smell it on you unless it was just applied. Ideal for the summer days when you really need something fresh and playfull. I am mainly going to wear this on clothing.

Simple, short-lived, sparkly and packing a punch if you apply it with your hands. It really does smell like Tom Ford Neroli Portofino at least initially. 300ml for 14 seemed a bargain so bought some. When I was a little girl and we lived in a big old apartment in Prague's Old Town with an atmosphere like something out of vankmajer's Alice I opened the door to the part of the apartment where my grandmother and grandfather lived and there was a big antique mirror and a strange chandelier shade with a mummified crocodile hanging from it and the first thing I smelled was this. 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. This is a classic, I believe everyone should have a bottle of this in their house. Great splash on after shower on hot summer days and nights. Just citruses, nothing more. To me, this smells like summertime and vaguely reminds me of something from my early childhood in the late 70s.I wish I knew what! I guess it will be sitting in my display cupboard for a decorative purpose.

Awful longevity, but I don't care. ice 4711 cologne cool maurer wirtz perfume feeling iscentyouaday eau 2872 It's the dominant note! I had this fragrance when I was younger. Neither much longevity, neither elseneither pleasure at least. 4711 is a great fragrance for what it does: refreshes after, or in lieu of, a shower with a blast of citrus and 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. Does it last good in shirts/T-shirt's etc. I'm so happy that, unlike the Guerlain, the scent remained the same. Maybe of the taste of black Halls candies. Got this for my husband (he wanted something citrusy and refreshing), ended up using it myself. I have taken to layering it with Escentric Molecule 01 (use your ISO E Super of choice) which extends the longevity a little. The citruses are really intense and they make you feel very fresh and pure. And it is relaxing, as well as invigorating.

A great quick pick me up scent! Not long lasting, just a lovely refresher when you need a pick me up. If you want a longer lasting bright white floral, I recommend Fragonard Fleur dOranger. You go back to it and reset your nose and any other senses, when needed. 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. So happy with this. This historic cologne has the most glorious fragrance, and somehow manages to be calming and revitalizing at the same time. This is a classic that will be forever applicable to any time, any place, any age. No its not a perfume..what it gives you is a blast of refreshment on a hot summers day and its now a family must have x. I grew up with 4711, and frankly it's hard to think of it as a fragrance. Think.what other fragrances can be had in 800 mls? It's not a complete sin as the price tag is rather reasonable. Absolutely perfect.

If you want the freshness to repeat then fill a pocket atomiser and use regularly throughout the day. classy citrus cologne - still the same DNA like 300 years ago love it! 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. Thats what it smells like. I decant this stuff into smaller bottles for easy access when I feel the need. I typically use it as an aftershave, due to its weak longevity and sillage, as there is little difference between their special aftershave version and the regular EdC. Love this frag. It smells ok and I bought uncented hand wipes that I added two tablespoons of this to each 20 pack.

It reminds me of window cleaner or some other harsh chemical smell. Fresh, invigorating, awakening, rejuvenating. Its incredibly fleeting but so refreshing! Lush! They are not playing in the orientals yard And you can't compare this to TF's Portofino, please, check the price tag. My mother was horrified because I was too young to be wearing a fragrance. I hope a few of you out there had your grandmothers spritz this on your scraped knees too! Anyway, if youre looking for a way to extend, be generous on you shirt while spraying and you should get a 6-8 hour scent that lasts for a work day. I use it around the house to refresh and enjoy the scent. I want to get a sample so I can find out how it smells. I use this on a hot day at work to refreshworks amazingi put some in a travel sprayalso a great sanitizergot 200ml for $20i use turkish tabac (tobacco) in fall/winter. amen. This is the same formula as the first eau de cologne ever produced, back in 1792 in the city of Cologne, Germany. I used to take a shower in this when i was a little girl. For a cheap buy it's a great fragrance. Just got this in the mail today, and I am glad I only got the 50ml bottle. A bit green from the vetiver and the patchouli but not like cut grass, more like you're drinking lemonade while sitting in a garden. 10 seconds of pure and simple pleasure. Its not sickening. It's a nice citrus/herb blend with a slight muskiness. On opening I'm reminded of peach schnapps (in a good way), as it settles down the orange oil really comes forward with some basil thrown in there. Such a fresh scent. Vaporizing immediately gives that great feeling of freshness, that intense citrus scent make me love it forever. Ive just bought a bottle of White Linen so I will stick with that and my other fragrances for now. I would love to purchase the scented tissues and the gift set. It's versatile, refreshing, impresses my daughter when used as a flame thrower. Writing a review on 4711 - you must remember to open your eval with the compulsory 4711 mantra "it just don't last :-( - its a shame it don't last" Failure to do so renders your review invalid. but overall it is a GREAT fragrance and one to truly keep an out for. Really a honest thing from another time bergamot lemon lily jasmine cedar go for a big bottle as this is to be splashed allover. It is such a pleasure to experience history in this manner. The notes smell very natural as well, and not synthetic at all. I'm sorry to read so many negative reviews on this one. I find now that the body spray lasts longer than the Cologne. 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. It's light, clean, fresh and it hits a little nostalgic for me as well. Just to experiment I washed my hands with it and it didn't last any longer. Year 1792, nice to meet you! A cold stark scent, however not offensive at all. Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy policy. This smells great! I'm not qualified to make medical claims, but it's probably an extra step against germs and viruses, and more importantly, it's a soothing olfactory cap to what has become the slightly stressful process of sanitizing oneself after coming home. Only thing is that its definitely just a refresher since longevity is nonexistent. My bottle doesn't have a spray nozzle either, so this is going to be used as a hand sanitizer most likely. This scent, all bright citrus kick and alcoholic spice backlit that beautiful trip - a little ass-kicker of a fragrance, cheeky and invigorating but still utterly classic! 200+ years in, and I don't care what anyone else says, it's the ultimate complex but easy, classy but approachable, good on everyone everytime scent. i feel like they stock it at virtually every asian supermarket but i grew up using that soap almost exclusively!! I do not have anything to say that was not already said. A citrus perfume. Doesn't last very long but its good for the bargain price. Finish your shower then spray this stuff all over you. Smells like ice and lime rind. Im glad that i can buy the bigger bottle of this cologne. This is such a classy, light yet full of depth Spring or Summer fragrance, the Basil and Cedar really blending to perfection.

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