Thread: 4711 anyone?

I like it. I guess i like the old lady smell. I just am not a fan of old spice, Brut, or any readily available aftershave, and this is different and available.

In Sweden 4711 is a strictly geriatric ladies scent. No exeptions

I have used 4711 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4711_(brand) and Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Eau de Cologne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia since I was a kid. I do like them both, they are both very refreshing, and affordable. The scent is, as many have indicated, fairly light, ephemeral and fairly neutral, likely a contributing factor for their popularity among the elderly. As scents are very personal, I would not comment on this. One point that I would like to make, on a personal note, is that I try to make most of my choices in life based on my own preference not those dictated by others and this is why I shave with a straight razor. I also like Old Spice and Bay Rum, which may share a similar "designation". The latter is also not used by many as a cologne or after shave in the Caribbean, its place of origin, where it is used for headaches, body frictions and as a desinfectant... I guess I am getting old, let me splash more 4711..... ;-)

Al raz.

4711 is a classic gender-neutral scent that was used by generation after generation. It's affordable because it isn't marketed or promoted; its name & reputation are self-sustaining.

Sometimes old people – men AND women – have style.

If you like 4711 you may like Speick after shave splash as well. It smells a bit like 4711, but a bit more mascule.

Where do you buy this 4711? The way you all talk about it I want to give it a try Thanks.

I got to smell 4711 yesterday at a perfume store in my local mall. I liked and didn't associate the smell with old ladies or farts, so I'll be ordering some soon! I think it would be another nice scent for the spring/summer that will share some "face time" with my new favorite, Proraso!

Hello, Moonshine:

I have always found 4711 a pleasant fragrance, and light, which makes it ideal for summertime. I have never associated the fragrance with "old ladies," whatever that means. If you like it, wear it.

Regards,

Obie

This one's been on my "to try" list for quite some time. For some reason the bottle seems very familiar to me; I get the impression that I've seen it somewhere, perhaps at my grandparents home many years ago? In any event it seems fairly elusive. I've tried local sources and came up empty, and Rasage Poulin used to carry it, although Scott's been out of stock for nearly a year. Oh well, some day.....

4711 has been one of my favorite edt's for a long time. As Obie noted, it is an excellent summertime fragrance.

It is considered one of the very first unisex fragrances.

They also make an aftershave.

It can be purchased in rather large quantities from online discount perfumers.