In 1811, the continuous house numbering was changed to a system of numbering streets separately, as is common today. Eau de Cologne – is the name of the world-famous 4711 perfume from the house of Muelhens GmbH & Co. KG. Original Eau de Cologne, in other words. A secret recipe of essential oils of lemon, mandarin, lavender, rosemary and neroli make up the enduring and traditional 4711 fragrance. In 1994, the Mülhens family company was bought by Wella AG, Darmstadt, Germany. Since 1997, Wella has operated its cosmetic activities under the name Cosmopolitan Cosmetics GmbH, although the name Mülhens GmbH & Co. KG was still in use. In 2003, Wella AG was taken over by the American competitor Procter & Gamble.

In the early 18th century, Johann Maria Farina (1685–1766), an Italian living in Cologne, Germany, created a fragrance. He named it Eau de Cologne ("water from Cologne") after his new home. Over the next century, the fragrance became increasingly popular. Ermolaev, Herman; Edwards, T. R. N. (October 1982). "Review of Three Russian Writers and the Irrational: Zamyatin, Pil'nyak, and Bulgakov by T. R. N. Edwards". Russian Review. 41 (4): 531–532. doi: 10.2307/129905. JSTOR 129905. RWWA Abt.33 Kölner Adressbücher.Economic Archive of Rhine Westphalia, section 33, Cologne Street Indexesperfume is a timeless companion for every day. The soothing yet revitalising properties refresh both in summer and winter. This fragrance composition is a true all-rounder thanks to essential oils and fresh herbs. Anyone who chooses this perfume knows what to expect because the secret of the 4711 recipe has remained unchanged since the 19th century. The famous Molanus bottle, designed by Heinrich Peter Molanus of Cologne, is unique and a veritable head-turner. Each of the Remix fragrance variations highlights one of the main components of the well-known fragrance classic. Some fragrance creations that appear in the remix with 4711: On February 5, 2023, Ripley's Believe It or Not! comic strip claimed that Napoleon was a user of 4711. [16] In summer 2006, Procter & Gamble announced it would sell the 4711 brand and three other former Mühlens brands, as part of an effort to divest "local" brands and to focus on global brands. The offer attracted several interested parties; in December 2006, P&G announced that the brand had been sold to the perfume company Mäurer & Wirtz in Aachen, a subsidiary of the Dalli Group.

is a traditional German Eau de Cologne by Mäurer & Wirtz. Because it has been produced in Cologne since at least 1799, it is allowed to use the geographical indication Original Eau de Cologne. The brand has been expanded to various other perfumes and products besides the original Echt Kölnisch Wasser, which has used the same formula for more than 200 years. On 20 October 1794, Senator Gottfried von Gall noted in his diary that the numbering and the written documentation of the houses which started eight days earlier was being continued. [3] The 21st century has seen 4711 shift into a more theoretical, artistic way of approaching its products. In 2009, for example, 4711 rolled out six new scents known as the Acqua Colonia collection. All six are are built around natural scents that inspire the mind, emotions, and senses. Ulrich S. Soénius: Mülhens, Fabrikanten von Kölnisch Wasser. Familienartikel mit Einzelbiographien Wilhelm, Peter Joseph, Ferdinand und Peter Paul Mülhens. In: Neue Deutsche Biographie, Bd. 18, Berlin 1997, S. 299–303.Stiftung Rheinisch-Westfälisches Wirtschaftsarchiv (RWWA), Cologne: Genuine files 1803 u. Mülhens letters May 9, 1802 / June 22, 1819 / June 27, 1819 / October 31, 1824 / January 20, 1826 / February 3, 1826 / January 11, 1827 Due to the cologne's usage as a surrogate alcohol, 4711 was the original telephone number of the Finnish Poison Information Centre. [17] Currently, the number directs to the branch exchange of Helsinki University Hospital. Other products in the range have the typical “cologne scent” in addition to the classic 4711 fragrance. Enjoy a gentle cleansing experience with Original Eau de Cologne Soap. 4711 Perfume: Modern Cologne In the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote, the famed lead character Holly Golightly uses 4711. [14] [15]