4711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil

I just love this Acqua Colonia line so much! They are what they promise: aromatherapy like, adorable, fresh and totally natural scents in sometimes unusual, but always balanced and wearable combinations. It is a Cologne, people, don't expect heavy sillage and long lasting power! Buy EdP if sillage is what you are looking for. "lasts x hours on me as a skin scent" is totally what an EdC should do. So, back to the Blood Orange& Basil combo: although I am a fan of this line and I tried almost every single one of them, this stands out to me (with the regretted Apple&Chilli), because for me this is a total feelgood scent in a bottle. Juicy, freshly squeezed blood orange and a hint of genovese basil (the light green, spoon shaped leaves). Ah, it is just what I need whenever I feel down. It is so energising and uplifting. As always, beautiful bottle and paper box too.

4711 is a brand from Germany, mainly known for their cologne. The scent that just sprayed out is a mix of orange and grapefruit, very refreshing, uplifting, and energizing me throughout the day. As for the issue of the short-lasting fragrance of the cologne, actually, if sprayed on the skin in winter, it lasts quite a while. However, I don't recommend re-wearing this in the afternoon because after the main notes of the perfume dissipate, there is still a lingering hint of the base notes, which is a slightly sweet fruity fragrance that smells amazing. These are my personal opinion and feelings about this fragrance. I quite like it. It is the kind of fragrance that can be suitable for any occasion, any season, and is also a neutral scent. It is super fresh and gives a very vibrant feeling.

Got a mini bottle of this juicy, zesty scent a few years ago and it's been a favourite in the summer ever since. It's a bright, pulpy and just about perfect hot-weather scent. The orange is very lifelike, and on me at least the basil is just a quiet hum in the background. Not at least sticky, sweet or cloying - the herbal base makes it super fresh. It's perfect for hot, humid weather. I'm not a big sprayer (1-2 sprays is usually enough for me) but his cologne I'd happily bathe in. It's heavenly to splash on liberally after a shower. It doesn't last very long, as can be expected, but it's such a cheery, fresh picker-upper, I had to get a 170 ml bottle (at 40% off! Insanely good value!) and foresee many a lush summer with it!

I have a thing with this colognes. I know they don't last a bit, but they are so beautiful that I can't resist. I tried Mandarine & Cardamom, I like it. But Blood Orange & Basil blew my mind. It's much better, and in fact it start with a scent similar to mandarin more than orange. It's refreshing, full of happiness, clear and clean. But as you know, in a matter of minutes it's all gone, just a faint skin scent lingers for a little more. I swear, if 4711 could make this same fragrance with a better staying power, it would be my favorite scent. The price is quite affordable (very so), and that's a plus to try this wonderful cologne.

It does what it says! Totally improved my mood when my friend sprayed it on me driving my car on my way to the beach a warm sunny day . I wanted to sniff it more and more . Have been spraying on my hair , skin , clothes and around car all distance long. It didn't last at all on me but I love it and I wanna purchase it. Its 2 days I havent smelled it and I feel addicted . Wanna feel like that again . Hold its beautiful big vintage bottle. Fresh , Uplifting , Energizing. P.S. Unfortunately its not available in Greece , so If anyone has it available or can help me have it please contact me.

I love myself a fresh cologne in summer and if citruses are there - often the case in colognes- i am the merrier. Even if i own a hundred. Blind bought, I hoped this to be a dupe of Mandarine Basilic, a classic in my AA collection....and it is. A dead ringer, for a fraction of the price! Sweet oranges and mandarin peel and a fresh uplifting herbal note (basil is stronger in real life, here it's more a minty fresh feel). Lasts a couple of hours but if you overspray and make sure your clothes are well covered, it will last half a day. These 4711 frags are real little gems.

Being almost entirely citrus, this might be the shortest halflife I've experienced from 4711, but that's not a complaint. This may, in fact, be my favorite. It reveals itself, at least on my skin, independently before harmonizing. I surprisingly caught the basil first before getting wholloped by a big, fat, juicy blood orange. Then, of course, they coalesce and I found myself smelling like the brine I made last time I roasted a duck. I loved the smell of that brine and wanted to smell it all day. So, naturally, I loved this.

This is very similar to Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic in the best possible way. I just love the combination of citrus and basil (well, citrus in general), and this gives you the same vibe as the aforementioned Guerlain fragrance at a fraction of the price. The opening is more citrusy than the Guerlain one, but the more it dries down, the more similar the two become. Longevity is as expected for this kind of scent: not too strong and not too projecting, but defintely lasts a few hours.

One of the best fresh citrusy orangy opening exactly like standing under a fully blossomed orange tree. I just wish this enchantment could stay longer love the zesty sharp smell. Quickly settles down with very prominent orange note and basil following it. After an hour or so the sharp orange fades a bit and merges with basil and slowly disappears within 2 hrs sadly. Scent 9/10 Sillage 7/10 projects a lot in first 15 mins. you really smell like a walking orange tree. Longevity 5/10 Value 9/10

Oh, heaven! I just love this one! Realistic blood orange & basil. This is very similar to Mandarine Basilic Guerlain, that I already own and also love very much. I sprayed them on each wrist to compare. Blood Orange & Basil is a bit more linear and less sweeter then Guerlain's. They both lasted the same time with a pretty similar dry-down. I am definitely going for this one after my Mandarine Basilic is done. Also, this cologne is half price cheaper then Guerlain.

I really love this cologne, in part because I, too, think it smells like mandarin oranges, which I also love. The basil is much less apparent, although it does the counteract the sweetness of the orange. Unlike many others, however, I found the sillage and longevity unexpectedly strong. In fact, because of the... dominance of the orange, I only feel comfortable using it for casual wear (which fortunately isn't a problem with my lifestyle).

I love all the colognes I've tried from this line! This is a very nice natural orange, with a little herbal spice from the basil. It's simple, and very refreshing, exactly what I was hoping for. I think it's every bit as good as Mandarin Basilic, and it's more to my personal taste because it's less sweet. This will have a permanent place in my collection, right next to Melissa & Verbena.

I blind bought this and its a success! I already have a lot of citrusy notes in my collection but this is not one of those boring ones. There is something about it that appeals to me. Maybe its the basil note combined with blood orange. This has a calming, relaxing and almost tea like effect on me. So happy with this! Because of that, I will definitelt try the other scents in this line.

A real cologne which gives an ultimative blast of fruity zesty blood orange (lemonade) spiced with aromatic sunny basil. Has actually no drydown for me, but does what it should: Refreshs you, wakes you up, takes you on a little trip to sunny italia. Simple, very natural, uplifting. Love it!

This is yum! - everyone who loves their bloodorange should get it! It's not a sour but a very delicious juicy bloodorange with a hint at herbal, aromatic basil for becoming not too sweet! JO Malone-level because of quality, sadly sillage and longvity,too. But at a much lesser price-tag!

It is the most optimistic frag I have, pure happiness in a bottle. I feel lifted when I smell it. Guerlain AA Mandarine Basil lasts longer and is sweeter in comparison to Blood Orange and Basil. I love them both and will have this one in my bag during this Summer.

A fruit juice of blood orange, deliciously sweet, with a touch herbal.. Great for hot weather! Simply blood orange and basil, but very well matched, which makes this fragrance so refreshing and comfortable. Surprised me the lasting power!

one of the best and most realistic (blood) orange scents - its fresh, herbal and uplifting and on clothes, it lasts for quite a while. it was love at first sniff and i couldn't imagine hot summer days without it.

This is lovely! Way above my expectations. Light and orangey, very simple but oh so yummy.... just what i wanted. Stays on for long time. I am in love with this.....

ښکلي بوي لري او ډیر ښه بوي ساتی که څوک کشمالي خوښه وي دا د هغه لپاره تر ټولو غوره خوشبويی یاهم عطر دي د دري وو نه نیولی تر پینځه ساعته پور بوي ساتي او بوی ښه خوریږی