4711 Original German Fragrance

The formula of the iconic 4711 Original Eau de Cologne is a closely guarded secret. Renowned as the world’s first Eau de Cologne, this classic scent is a harmonious blend of citrus, aromatic herbs, and soft floral notes.

One of the oldest and most cherished fragrances in the world, it was first created in Cologne, Germany in the late 1700s. Its story begins in 1792 when a Carthusian monk gave a young merchant named Wilhelm Mülhens a secret recipe for a miraculous water known as aqua mirabilis, believed to refresh the body, clear the mind, and uplift the spirit.

Mülhens began producing this aromatic water in his home on Glockengasse Street. When the French army later occupied Cologne, the building was marked with the number 4711, a simple address that would become an enduring symbol of German craftsmanship and tradition.

Originally used as a healing tonic rather than a perfume, 4711 was applied to the temples and wrists to revive the senses. Its blend of bright citrus, soft herbs, and delicate florals was said to cool, calm, and renew. Over time it became a refined fragrance beloved by travellers, nobles, and artists across Europe.

Through centuries of change, 4711 has remained true to its roots. Still crafted in Cologne with the original secret formula, it carries the essence of old-world apothecary skill and the quiet grace of German tradition. Each bottle holds more than two hundred years of history, purity, and elegance, linking the past and present in a single, enduring scent.

This fragrance opens with a burst of sparkling citrus, clean and bright, followed by gentle herbal and floral tones that soothe and refresh. A soft base of neroli and amber lingers lightly on the skin, leaving a sense of clarity and quiet refinement.

Top notes: bergamot, lemon, orange, petitgrain

Middle notes: lavender, rosemary, rose

Base notes: neroli, musk, amber

Balanced, pure, and unmistakably German, 4711 remains a fragrance that feels as fresh and vital today as it did over two centuries ago.

Available as a dabber mini 3ml or spray 100ml Imported from Germany, very limited quantities available.

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