4711
The story of Eau de Cologne 4711 began in 1792, when Wilhelm Mülhens created a fresh fragrance from a recipe for Aqua Mirabilis given to him by a Carthusian monk. Its enigmatic numerical name comes from the address where the first bottles of this historic fragrance were made. At that time, Wilhelm Mülhens lived at number 4711, Glockengasse, in Cologne. Its recipe, meanwhile, was kept secret for over two centuries, which allowed this product to preserve its purity and its virtues. Often imitated but never equalled, Eau de Cologne 4711 is today regarded as a historical testimony, an exceptional guarantee of authenticity and an undeniable proof of unique, time-honoured craftsmanship.