White Peach & Coriander 4711 2017 Eau de Cologne

Of the EdCs from this line that I have tested so far, this is the most beautiful. I probably won't wear it, as I find it too feminine and, um, too young. But as a scent experience, it is indeed something very special and also surprising at this point. Not because I wouldn't expect beautiful fragrances from the house of 4711. I am a fan of "Tabac Original Cologne" and yes, I even like the classic "4711". What is more surprising is that this "Cologne" has absolutely no citrus (or otherwise zesty) freshness, but comes across very softly and round.

To the point: A peach-soft peach scent, completely authentic to my nose without synthetic irritation. Juicy and fruity, as if you were just fiddling with your wet hands in the cut fruit, yet fine, bright, and almost creamy. And then after 10 seconds, a fresh, still juicy coriander: True to its nature, not as innocently pleasing as the peach, but rather somewhere between spicy and slightly rotten (the old German name for coriander is not without reason "Wanzenkraut"). The coriander clearly plays second fiddle not only due to its somewhat delayed appearance but also in terms of intensity (this corresponds to the concept of the line: fruit with a spice garnish), yet it stands in a beautiful dialogue (in a way, then, equal to equal) with the softly sweet fruit.

After half an hour, the intensity is gone, after an hour, with my nose on the skin, hardly anything can be smelled, but should one complain about that? I generally like strong longevity, but when I buy an Eau de Cologne, I specifically want that brief scent flash with the certainty of going into a meeting two hours later scent-free (or applying a nice fragrance for the evening) without having to scrub off the midday scent for hours beforehand.