In 1792 Wilhelm Muelhens created this 4711 Original Eau de Cologne from the formula of a 'Aqua Mirabilis' offered him a monk chartreux.C is in Cologne, in 4711 the number of Chimes Street, that the Original Eau de Cologne was fabrication.La quality of the formula, kept secret for two centuries enabled the 4711 Original Eau de Cologne to preserve the purity and virtue of its ingredients and also to get the name "Original 'which gives the water of Cologne, made in the heart of the city, an exceptional guarantee of authenticity. This citrusy fragrance (citrus based) is built with natural raw materials such as lemon, neroli (orange blossom), rosemary and lavender. Top notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Petitgrain, heart Notes: Neroli, Rosemary, Rose Base notes: Musk