Thread: 4711 anyone?

The scent in itself is nice enough, but no lad in his right mind would use it over here: at least in my country it is associated with geriatric ladies only, who use it in such copious amounts that 4711 has become the quintessential 'old ladies' smell'.

Originally Posted by Oldengaerde

The scent in itself is nice enough, but no lad in his right mind would use it over here: at least in my country it is associated with geriatric ladies only, who use it in such copious amounts that 4711 has become the quintessential 'old ladies' smell'.

I'm afraid that is the case over here in Norway as well.
In fact, if someone accidentaly breaks wind in the company of others, it is usually referred to as a "4711"
Mind you, I'm not trying to make fun of anyone, or the scent of 4711, it is just what I see and hear around me here.

Wow, I guess that ones off the "To Try" list...

Originally Posted by Oldengaerde

The scent in itself is nice enough, but no lad in his right mind would use it over here: at least in my country it is associated with geriatric ladies only, who use it in such copious amounts that 4711 has become the quintessential 'old ladies' smell'.

Ah...the Europeans have saved us from ourselves, once again. Rofl.

Many thanks,

Mac

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.