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Lavender x Cologne Water = Added Value
When 4711 launches a new fragrance, which, unlike in the past, happens more frequently under the new management, I am there for a test. I particularly liked the so-called Remix series, which has been released since 2017 and which the house places special emphasis on. In contrast to the Acqua Colonia series, which focuses on one to two distinctive scent accents and is quite independently oriented, the Remix colognes are variations of the well-known, highly traditional 4711 theme, with each one highlighting a different one of the seven central fragrance components. In the Anniversary variant from 2017, it was apparently the bitter, sharp Petitgrain. I particularly liked the scent, especially since lavender played a certain role. In the 2018 variant, it was finally the orange that dominated the fragrance. In 2019, it is supposed to be lavender that shapes the scent. Since I am both a big fan of lavender fragrances and Cologne waters (see my collections, which provide an overview of both fragrance fields), I had to test the combination of both worlds immediately. It was pretty clear from the outset that I would love the scent. Lavender x Cologne Water = Added Value.
After an initial thorough test, I can say that the lavender is not really in the spotlight, at least not for a lover of pure or strong lavender colognes, but it is still clearly recognizable through the familiar structures of the classic 4711 formula. One should not be too disturbed by notes like iris, ambrette seeds, and praline, which suggest powdery or gourmand notes. They are at best worth a footnote (iris) or do not appear at all (praline note). However, bergamot and lemon are clearly recognizable, just as usual. I would have also guessed Petitgrain. Orange accents are rather hard to find. They will, however, be present in small tendencies, as they also belong to the classic 4711. I would also suspect neroli, which is actually indispensable. Thus, the overall impression remains a beautiful, lavender-based standalone variant of the classic 4711 with somewhat softer accents and a gentle base, where a clean musk note slowly shines through and then becomes increasingly dominant. It combines the best of both worlds, even if perhaps no truly great fragrance was created. It is definitely a nice everyday companion for all temperatures.
After an initial thorough test, I can say that the lavender is not really in the spotlight, at least not for a lover of pure or strong lavender colognes, but it is still clearly recognizable through the familiar structures of the classic 4711 formula. One should not be too disturbed by notes like iris, ambrette seeds, and praline, which suggest powdery or gourmand notes. They are at best worth a footnote (iris) or do not appear at all (praline note). However, bergamot and lemon are clearly recognizable, just as usual. I would have also guessed Petitgrain. Orange accents are rather hard to find. They will, however, be present in small tendencies, as they also belong to the classic 4711. I would also suspect neroli, which is actually indispensable. Thus, the overall impression remains a beautiful, lavender-based standalone variant of the classic 4711 with somewhat softer accents and a gentle base, where a clean musk note slowly shines through and then becomes increasingly dominant. It combines the best of both worlds, even if perhaps no truly great fragrance was created. It is definitely a nice everyday companion for all temperatures.
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