4711 Original Eau de Cologne vs Cologne Etat Libre d'Orange

People who smelled both call them a weak match, but people are split. Cologne Etat Libre d'Orange is longer lasting, and Cologne Etat Libre d'Orange projects more strongly.

How alike are they?

People are split

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on many votes

Where they differ

  • Cologne Etat Libre d'Orange is longer lasting.
  • Cologne Etat Libre d'Orange projects more strongly.
Based on many votes

How they wear

Longevity
Very short lastingBased on lots of votes
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Projection
Stays close to skinBased on lots of votes
Soft projectionBased on many votes
Gender lean
UnisexBased on lots of votes
UnisexBased on many votes

What they're made of

4711 Original Eau de Cologne

Main accords
  • Citrus
  • Aromatic
  • Floral
  • Fresh
  • Fresh spicy
  • Green
Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Cologne Etat Libre d'Orange

Main accords
  • Citrus
  • Green
  • White floral
  • Fresh spicy
  • Musky
Top notes
Heart notes

Which one is for you?

Pick 4711 Original Eau de Cologne if…

  • you want one that is shorter lasting
  • you want one that projects more softly

Pick Cologne Etat Libre d'Orange if…

  • you want one that is longer lasting
  • you want one that projects more strongly