White Peach & Coriander 4711 2017 Eau de Cologne

Peach and coriander - an interesting combination! And not at all citrusy, like most colognes from this series.

Indeed, the peach is the first to announce itself on my skin, a young, almost slightly unripe, crisp, definitely not overripe-sweet peach. But soon, coriander takes over. This could generally be a problem....because I am cautious with coriander in both perfume and cooking. I don’t mean the ripe seeds - an important component in many curry blends and Chinese dishes, but also in German rye bread and gingerbread. This ingredient doesn’t cause me any issues in food or perfume. No, I mean the fresh coriander herb: when overused, it can quickly come off as soapy or even “buggy.” And yet, it is an indispensable and typical ingredient for some Asian (especially Thai and Vietnamese) dishes. I use the herb rather moderately and add it just 5 minutes before serving - I have never received complaints from coriander-sensitive friends eating with me. But with perfume, I remain cautious! And that’s exactly why I was so pleasantly surprised at how well this challenging scent note is executed here! It presents itself in its most pleasant form, distinct and herb-fresh but not soapy or buggy.

The longevity is also quite good for a cologne. Unlike, for example, “Lime & Nutmeg,” which is no longer perceptible on me after a few minutes, this perfume lasts 1-2 hours on my skin (which is already in the middle range for me!).

Anyone looking for a refreshing light summer scent that isn’t citrusy should definitely give this a try!