4711 1792 EDC

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Original

by Wilhelm Muelhens

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4711 Original is a Cologne launched in 1792, created by Wilhelm Muelhens. Original opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Lavender and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Petitgrain and Neroli. 4711's Original carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This venerable 'cologne' smells fantastic - a bright, classical citrus-herbal pick-me-up. Just don't expect it to last longer than your morning cuppa. It's truly a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair, a fragrant whisper rather than a shout, but brilliant for what it is.
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  • Clean
  • Classic
  • Uplifting
  • Bright
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Original Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon37%
Bergamot35%
Orange29%
Heartas listed
Lavender50%
Rosemary50%
Baseas listed
Neroli53%
Petitgrain47%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its extremely poor longevity and sillage make it unsuitable for situations requiring lasting presence, such as formal events or intimate dates. However, its refreshing nature and non-intrusive scent profile make it perfect for casual wear, after showering, or for a pick-me-up during sports or office hours where a fleeting scent is preferred.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

A zesty burst of citrus leads the charge, with bright bergamot, lemon, and orange creating an invigorating opening. This fresh wave soon subsides, giving way to a clean, aromatic heart of lavender and rosemary. The dry-down is a delicate, green whisper of neroli and petitgrain, leaving a subtly clean and refreshing trail akin to a gentle breeze through an orange grove. It's a fleeting embrace of citrus and light herbal notes.

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