4711 is a classic. I love it….a long history but ironically not a long lasting scent.Where I live, the famous 4711 Eau de Cologne has always been associated with older ladies dabbing some on before going to church on Sundays.
I checked the bottle. Nowhere does it say it's only intended for older ladies. In fact, it doesn't declare anything of that nature.
All I know is that it has a light citrusy scent that I like it. That's all I need to know. This whole 'masculine scent' or not, is rather sad.
You either like a scent or you don't. There's nothing more to it.
I bought a 750 ml bottle for about £30… our locally produced gin is more expensive.
My old barber always had a bottle of 4711 cologne and would offer a splash to finish off a haircut or shave. The bottle and label looks quite manly to me.
Apparently the citrusy scent is also good for repelling mosquitoes.