Mäurer & Wirtz 4711 Eau De Cologne 800ml Splash

Mäurer & Wirtz 4711 Eau De Cologne Splash is a generous 800ml bottle of one of the world's oldest and most loved fragrances — the classic Original Eau de Cologne, with a recipe unchanged since 1792. Bright citrus and aromatic herbs make it a refreshing, all-purpose splash for home, travel and traditional cologne ritual.

About 4711 Original Eau de Cologne

4711 is one of the oldest still-produced fragrances in the world, with a heritage stretching back to 1792 in the German city of Cologne. The original recipe — said to have been gifted to merchant Wilhelm Mülhens by a Carthusian monk — has remained essentially unchanged for over two centuries, earning the fragrance the right to be labelled "Original Eau de Cologne". Today the fragrance is produced by Mäurer & Wirtz, who have continued the tradition with care.

Fragrance notes

• Top: lemon, orange, bergamot
• Heart: lavender, rosemary, petitgrain
• Base: neroli, light woody notes

How it wears

4711 opens crisp, bracing and instantly recognisable — a sparkling burst of lemon, orange and bergamot delivers an immediate sense of freshness and clarity. Lavender, rosemary and petitgrain add a soft aromatic complexity in the heart, before neroli and a light woody backdrop carry the composition into a quietly polished finish. As a true cologne in the classical sense, it is meant to be light, refreshing and short-lived rather than a long-projecting designer scent.

Who it's for

The 800ml splash bottle is for fans of traditional cologne — those who use it as an everyday refresher, a post-shower splash, an aftershave alternative or a calming pick-me-up at the desk or vanity. It is equally enjoyed by men and women, by those building a heritage fragrance wardrobe and as a thoughtful gift for older relatives who already know and love the brand. It also has a long-running reputation as a household staple, used on cool flannels for headaches and for general freshening up.

How to use

4711 is a true splash format — pour a small amount into the palm and pat onto pulse points, the back of the neck or freshly showered skin. It can also be used as a traditional aftershave (apply gently to non-sensitive areas after shaving) or splashed onto a cool flannel and pressed against the forehead and neck on a warm day. Re-apply as often as desired throughout the day; the lighter eau de cologne concentration is meant to be used liberally rather than sparingly.

Specifications

• Brand: 4711 (Mäurer & Wirtz)
• Fragrance: 4711 Original Eau de Cologne
• Concentration: Eau de Cologne
• Format: 800ml splash
• Year launched: 1792
• Family: citrus, aromatic, classical cologne
• Gender: unisex
• Best worn: any time, particularly hot weather and post-shower