NOTE! It is not quite the oldest. Stay tuned for an update but this is certainly one. ofthe oldest perfumes still available.

I felt like chatting a little about this oldie but fun one. 4711 Original Eau de Cologne by @4711 is the oldest fragrance that is still on the market today. Launched in 1792, 4711 is a great example of a cologne type blend. We tend to associate the term cologne with men fragrances when in reality, it really only refers to a type of blend that took its origins in Köln Germany. Cologne is one of the earliest types of modern alcohol based perfumes to appear and become commercially popular. It can be characterized by the predominance of citrus material in the top notes. Having a higher concentration of material in the top of a blend has the advantage of creating a lovely spirited burst of scent as the product leaves the bottles. The volatility of the lighter molecules however make a blend that doesn’t perform quite as well in terms of longevity but that isn’t always a bad thing in my opinion. 4711, although not the longest lasting on the skin, still offers an energizing olfactive boost that transcend any gender classifications. I always keep this one close and use it at home or for layering. I don’t usually love the idea of layering perfumes and mixing up randomly different artists/perfumers visions together but 4711 feels a bit different and more transparent. I find that this one is great for refreshing the top notes of certain greener perfumes. Own a piece of olfactive history for an affordable price! All perfume collections should have this reference fragrance. :) .

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