The fragrance 4711 Echt Kölsnisch Wasser is an iconic product par excellence; the perfume 4711 embodies the beginnings of modern perfumery. Born in the city from which it takes its famous name of Eau de Cologne, in Germany, this product quickly became popular and managed, against all odds, to stand the test of time.
Released in 1792, 4711 Echt Kölsnisch Wasser marks the beginnings of modern perfumery. Its name naturally comes from the city where this legendary eau de Cologne was created, more specifically from the exact address, with the number. At that time Wilhelm Mülhens lived at 4711 Glockengasse in Cologne. This eau de Cologne enjoys strong recognition today; it should not be forgotten that 4711 Echt Kölsnisch Wasser was President Kennedy's favorite eau de Cologne. 4711 Echt Kölsnisch Wasser is a unisex, citrus and ultra dynamic eau.
The incredible bottle of the perfume 4711 Echt Kölsnisch Wasser
The bottle of 4711 Echt Kölsnisch Wasser is one of the most incredible and most beautiful bottles in perfumery. Until the early 19th century, Eau de Cologne was packaged in Rosoli bottles. The main problem was that these bottles could not be transported lying down. In 1820, Peter Heinrich Molanus created this bottle that everyone admires. With its large-format label, the bottle of 4711 Echt Kölsnisch Wasser astonishes and captivates. The ornamental label, highly prized by fans of this perfume, entirely in Bremen blue and gold, covers the whole bottle. The medals depicted on the label are only a small sample of the many prizes won at exhibitions around the world. Its hexagonal shape is, this time, more practical for transporting and storing it. In 1822, the house Muelhens added a protruding collar between the shoulder and the cap of the bottle, called a jabot. It allows the contents, which have a high alcohol content, to expand in case of heat.
4711 Echt Kölsnisch Wasser, ultra dynamic citrus olfactory notes
4711 Echt Kölsnisch Wasser thus opens on citrus notes, very fresh but also very dynamic, namely those of lemon and orange, paired with the sweetness of peach and the aromatic tonalities of basil. The word basil comes from the Latin basilicum, meaning royal. Native to Africa and Central Asia, basil is a plant with bright green foliage that can grow up to 60 cm tall. The Egyptians were the first to cultivate basil. In the Middle Ages, basil was mainly associated with witchcraft. Little by little, basil made its way into Asian and then European cuisine. In perfumery, the essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering leaves. It gives off herbaceous, spicy, anise-like and fresh tonalities. Then, the heart of 4711 Echt Kölsnisch Wasser becomes more floral, combining jasmine, Bulgarian rose, lily and cyclamen, all refreshed by the aquatic tonality of melon. The lily is the symbol of French royalty. Until the revolution, the lily featured on furniture, monuments and tapestries as a symbol of submission to the sovereign. In the language of flowers, the lily represents purity, innocence and virginity. In perfumery, lily offers jasmine-like, spicy and floral tonalities. Finally, the base of 4711 Echt Kölsnisch Wasser intensifies, combining patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, sandalwood and cedarwood.