No. 4711 Excellent!
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On one hand the scent of 4711 is quite pleasant, its performance is good and it's quite cheap. On the other hand it makes me think "old" when I smell it. Not classic, not vintage, just old. It might be for me in another 20 years.
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I am 70 years old! So it is perfect for me. Cheap is my middle name. I own lots of old time cheap (price) scents. Trying to buy the "real original genuine" 1932 Floid aftershave formula.
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Mr. Shavington
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I am told Germans often use it as an air freshener.
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You honor me.
Mr. Shavington
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It was my wife who told me about the air freshener thing. She’s German. Apparently people spray a little on the curtains. I guess that might also be nice when you open the window and there’s a gentle breeze.
Also, she calls it “sieben und vierzig elf” which somehow seems like an odd name for a perfume when you say it like that.
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I am 70 in NYC in the 60's I use to go to Yorkville upper east side for the german food pastries butchershop.
Mr. Shavington
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She would love having somewhere like that here in England. The supermarkets here recently stopped selling real bratwürst because of the post-Brexit import tariffs. They started selling a “new and improved recipe” which you honestly wouldn’t feed to your dog. She’s quite angry about it.
Sieben und vierzig elf was the address of the maker.
I have fond memories of it.
My grandparents used it ,so did my parents.
Maybe I should try it.
At least it doesn't smell like the famous "old ladies purse."
I have fond memories of it.
My grandparents used it ,so did my parents.
Maybe I should try it.
At least it doesn't smell like the famous "old ladies purse."
I'm 70 also. I tried to wear it, but my wife says it smells like bug juice. Oh well.
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I understand completely. There are soaps and splashes loved by everyone and hated by me.
Both my parents loved 4711, I remember the scent well. One of these days I'll probably pick some up.
Do you like Katz Deli?
4711 has been on my ’to try’ list for too long! Now I may need to order some!! 
Definitely try it. I love the citrus scent. The only issue I have is that it doesn’t last very long4711 has been on my ’to try’ list for too long! Now I may need to order some!!
It's a wonderful scent. I especially like it in the warmer months.
