4711 Original Eau de Cologne — 4711

Reviewers describe bright, slightly bitter citrus peel over dry herbs and a clean orange-blossom character.

Scentorian groups it under Citrus, Fresh & clean, Aromatic & herbal and Green for browsing. Drawn from 40 independent reports across 5 venues.

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4711 publishes the following note tiers for 4711 Original Eau de Cologne.

• Top notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Orange
• Heart notes: Lavender, Rosemary
• Base notes: Neroli, Petitgrain

These notes describe the scent. For the ingredient list, check the packaging or contact the manufacturer.

We found no published reformulation record for 4711 Original Eau de Cologne in the sources we reviewed.

No authenticated old-and-current label pair, comparable batch test or house continuity statement was recorded. The long-running bottle design and continued retail availability do not establish formula continuity. The reformulation history remains unknown.

4711 Original Eau de Cologne is sold as Eau de Cologne (EDC), a label commonly used for a light fragrance concentration.

These labels have no universally fixed concentration thresholds. They do not guarantee longevity or projection, and versions with the same name can have different compositions.

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We file 4711 Original Eau de Cologne under Citrus, Fresh & clean, Aromatic & herbal and Green.

• Citrus — Scents of citrus peel and juice, such as bergamot, lemon and grapefruit.
• Fresh & clean — Airy, watery or soapy scents associated with a clean character.
• Aromatic & herbal — Herbal notes such as lavender, sage and rosemary.
• Green — Scents of leaves, crushed stems and cut grass, often with a bitter edge.

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Drawn from 40 independent reports across 5 venues.

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