4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne: released in 2019, floral, powdery and musky, about 4h on skin, projection 3/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne dupe we found is Demeter Fragrance Lilac — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demeter Fragrance Lilac | 85% | about $25 | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Pacifica French Lilac | 82% | about $20* (−20%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Yves Rocher Lilas Mauve | 80% | about $25* | 3h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Yves Rocher Pur Desir de Lilas | 78% | about $20* (−20%) | 4h vs 4h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Faberlic Aromania Lilac | 88% | about $10 (−60%) | 3h vs 4h | 4/10 |
This scent focuses on a realistic, soliflore interpretation of lilac that feels very much in the same family as the 4711 release.
It shares its floral, fresh and green accords with 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 222 community ratings.
A bright and airy floral composition that evokes the fresh, spring-like character found in 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne.
It shares its floral, fresh and green accords with 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 1,144 community ratings.
A simple, linear floral that captures the essence of fresh lilac, reminiscent of the heart of 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne.
It shares its floral, fresh and green accords with 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 92 community ratings.
A soft and powdery floral fragrance that leans into similar territory as the 4711 scent, highlighting the delicate nature of lilac.
It shares its floral, green and fresh accords with 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne, lasts about 3h against 4h and carries 1,340 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
This classic floral scent offers a straightforward lilac experience that feels reminiscent of the 4711 composition.
It shares its floral, fresh and green accords with 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,510 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Faberlic Aromania Lilac, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne.
Pacifica French Lilac, at about 5h on skin, against about 4h for 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne.
Faberlic Aromania Lilac, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Demeter Fragrance Lilac works out about the same as 4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne over a year. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Pacifica French Lilac comes closest at 4.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
4711 Lilac Eau de Cologne notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.