4711 Original Eau de Cologne: released in 1792, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 2h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 1/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest 4711 Original Eau de Cologne dupe we found is Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille — 90% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best 4711 Original Eau de Cologne dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille | 90% | about $30* (−33%) | 3h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Porto Neroli | 89% | about $25* (−44%) | 5h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Acqua | 85% | about $110 (+144%) | 4h vs 2h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense | 85% | about $20* (−56%) | 4h vs 2h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Ferrari Bright Neroli | 87% | about $20* (−56%) | 5h vs 2h | 6/10 |
Directly echoes the historical citrus-and-herbal cologne heritage found in 4711 Original Eau de Cologne.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with 4711 Original Eau de Cologne, opens on Bergamot and Orange too, lasts about 3h against 2h and carries 501 community ratings.
Evokes the sparkling, bright citrus-and-neroli opening of 4711 Original Eau de Cologne with a bit more lasting power on skin.
It shares its citrus, white floral and green accords with 4711 Original Eau de Cologne, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 1,797 community ratings.
Presents a lighter, more transparent interpretation of the classic citrus-neroli theme found in 4711 Original Eau de Cologne.
It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with 4711 Original Eau de Cologne, opens on Bergamot and Lemon too, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 1,174 community ratings.
Brings a similar refreshing burst of vibrant white florals and bright citrus reminiscent of 4711 Original Eau de Cologne.
It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with 4711 Original Eau de Cologne, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 4h against 2h and carries 653 community ratings.
Shares the crisp, clean citrus and aromatic character of 4711 Original Eau de Cologne, wrapped in a breezy Mediterranean aura.
It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with 4711 Original Eau de Cologne, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 1,483 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than 4711 Original Eau de Cologne.
Ferrari Bright Neroli, at about 5h on skin, against about 2h for 4711 Original Eau de Cologne.
Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Extra Vieille saves you about $25 a year against 4711 Original Eau de Cologne. 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. Ferrari Bright Neroli comes closest at 5.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
4711 Original Eau de Cologne notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.