4711
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is lemon and bergamot. The heart brings lavender and rosemary. On the skin it settles into neroli and petitgrain. Overall it smells citrus and aromatic.
- Lasts
- 1 to 3 hours
- Best in
- spring
4711 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About 4711
4711 carries the name of its own house.
More from 4711
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil, Acqua Colonia Intense Wakening Woods Of Scandinavia and Acqua Colonia Variety.
How long 4711 stays on skin
It fades fairly fast, after about 1 to 3 hours on skin, so you may want to spray it again later. 4711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like neroli and petitgrain are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €44. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than 4711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil but less than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò and Tom Ford Neroli Portofino.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and aromatic smells and notes like lavender and neroli. Less obvious notes include orange.
Will people notice 4711?
Projection is soft: people must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. 4711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò spread further.
Perfumes that smell like 4711
Similar picks to try: 4711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil (7 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (5 shared notes) and Givenchy (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is 4711 unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear 4711 to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.