4711 2019 EDC

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4711 Lilac

by Alexandra Kalle

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4711 4711 Lilac is a Cologne launched in 2019, created by Alexandra Kalle. 4711 Lilac opens with Bergamot, Freesia, and Peach, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. 4711's 4711 Lilac carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive yet delightful, this 'lilac' scent is more of a poetic interpretation than a true botanical, with a surprising powdery, 'doll's head' charm that some adore and others find perplexing. It's a sweet, comforting, and remarkably feminine wear.
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  • Feminine
  • Soft
  • Powdery
  • Clean
  • Comforting
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4711 Lilac Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Freesia38%
Peach36%
Bergamot27%
Heartas listed
Lilac47%
Jasmine27%
Rose26%
Baseas listed
Musk57%
Sandalwood43%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for close-quarters like the office and dates without being overwhelming. The soft, clean floral profile makes it an excellent choice for casual daytime wear, though its more powdery nature might be less fitting for very formal events or high-energy sports.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opening with a bright, fruity burst of bergamot and peach alongside a delicate freesia, 4711 Lilac quickly settles into its floral heart. A gentle, nuanced lilac note emerges, intertwined with classic rose and a subtle jasmine, creating a soft, 'purple' floral impression that leans more violet for some. The dry down is a comforting, powdery blend of musk and sandalwood, evoking a clean, creamy elegance that lingers softly on the skin.

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