4711 Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit 4711 for women and men

4711 Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit 4711 for women and men

main accords
citrus
soft spicy
fresh spicy
musky
sweet

Perfume rating 4.00 out of 5 with 519 votes

4711 Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit by 4711 is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men. 4711 Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Cecile Hua.

Acqua Colonia is introducing a new fragrance 4711 Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit in March 2013, with an aim to improve our mood and offer a blend of carefully selected raw ingredients. Contrasting ingredients are carefully united to provide a refreshing, euphoric mixture spiced with fruity and floral notes.

The new Acqua Colonia is like an adventurous expedition in the rainforests of South America where hot and humid air is filled with the scents of pink pepper developing in the lush greenery of tall trees.

While posing contrast to spices, the composition adds sparkling grapefruit with the role to provide dynamics, refreshment and liveliness to the new composition. Its aromas embody feelings of joy and happiness. The perfume is signed by perfumer Cécile Hua who discovered pink pepper at one of her journeys to South America. She enriched the composition with a fresh and fruity blend of pink pepper with clear tart hues of pink pepper. Grapefruit symbolizes energy and a good mood while pink pepper symbolizes luminosity. These joined notes offer a sparkling fragrant union in 4711 ACQUA COLONIA PINK PEPER & GRAPEFRUIT.

The fragrance is available as 170 ml eau de cologne, as well as refreshing shower gel 300 ml.

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Pros

Pros

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Refreshing blast of grapefruit
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Spiciness from pink pepper note
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Affordable price for a big bottle
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Great for summer chilling
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Longevity on clothes is better than expected
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Beautiful aromatic opening
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Unisex fragrance
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Soft and quiet drydown
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Short longevity on skin
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Scent is not strong enough
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Notes seem to be working at half power
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Not noticeable to others
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Super diluted and uninspiring scent
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Does not belong in the same line as older 4711 Acqua Colonia
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Less fragrant and sweeter smelling than expected
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Terrible smell, some people find it gross

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Pink Grapefruit
Pink Pepper

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Perfume longevity:2.16 out of5.

Perfume sillage:1.68 out of4.

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Kim Kirk

I understand that this is a unisex cologne and I agree it can be definitely unisex. I'm female trying it out. As a cologne it doesn't last long on my skin. I've found myself reapplying it several times during the day. I do like the bright and clean scent and don't mind reapplying it more often than I do with my other scents.

BetsyGH

For the value, this is a great buy. This can be a unisex frag. Initially when using it I thought it a little masculine. After pairing it with Sephora grapefruit body lotion it's much more wearable. It is weak though and needs to be refreshed every few hours. The scent is fresh, unique, uplifting and tart. My favorite of the acqua Colonia lines.

ANNAFRYS

Sentimental scent to me. Reminds me Merz Apothecary from Chicago where I actually first time saw this brand and learned about 4711. First I got classic one... Than after this was my second most loved fragrance. I had so many complients on it. Even my auntie started to use it because of me. Its so fresh and energizing. I even purchased the soap with a same ingredience and taking shower with that soap its a best part of morning. If your coffee doesnt work spray it at work you will get energy boost. Its just such a happy scent. Today I have purchased my bottle at 4711 Brugge store in Belgium. Second 4711 butique after Koln.

Sabreena

Fresh, juicy, floral with a bright spicy note. Really pleasant and a unique combination of scents that would appeal to many people. Great value 8/10 overall

Stacer Vaughn

A fresh and bright grapefruit with a little added texture from the pink pepper. It dries down to a semi sweet airy grapefruit. Lasts a few hours and works well in high heat without getting cloying. Definitely enjoy this one and is great for daily casual wear.

godfatherfragrance

Smells like pacific lime from Atelier Cologne. Minty grapefruit. 7.4/10

Alexxxxx

It’s described as euphoric, and I couldn’t agree more. Fresh, zingy and a tiny hint of spice. Absolutely glorious!

Dr Harder

Its useless to argue about its longevity and sillage, they are all eau de cologne line with a maximum of 2 hours of longevity. Sooner you realize it more enjoyable these fragrances will be. However, beside grapefruit and pink pepper, there is something extra in it and its not good. Some cartoon box type of smell that seems off. Or maybe its the way these two notes come together and create this impression with me. Either way I will pass on this

Eastlake

I love original 4711 ... I love grapefruit.
When I read these review I thought this would be a great addition for me.
I bought it and was so excited to smell that bright bracing grapefruit and subtle pepper.
WHAT A LET DOWN - its gross ... it smells like old oil, a musty shoe found in an attic, my dogs, well, anyway.
Its terrible. nothing even remotely citrusy or bright. its dark and miserable.
Anyone want my bottle?

Snowflake_007

Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit is one of my favourite fragrances to wear in the Summer, specifically due to its crisp freshness. December in the Southern Hemisphere is extremely humid, and this cologne is a beautiful pick-me up that smells of holiday and happiness. An absolute LOVE for me.

ManoChrome

I love the whole Acqua Colonia line, but this one did not delight me that much. It starts with a beautiful, fresh grapefruit, beautifully balanced by pink pepper. Unfortunately this part quickly fades and it remains a fresh, nice but way too masculine scent on me.
I appreciate it, but it is just not the scent that makes me feel good.

Lilacs&Lavender

Another well done refreshing Cologne from the 4711 Acqua Colonia range. The opening grapefruit blast is tart and wakes you up, then the rosey scent from the pink pepper lingers. As a Cologne this obviously won’t last long, but by using it with the shower gel and body lotion I do get light whiffs all day.

This layers well with other fruity florals, such as Armani Si Passione, which also has pink pepper and pineapple - I completely agree with you Root - 4711 Pink Pepper and Grapefruit works wonderfully with pineapple.

Konga5000

P.S. the cute lil bottles.....are refillable !

root

The bottle is just so great looking. It's classy to say the least. Then you spray it, and sharp burst of citrusy grapefruit hits your nose. And the sharpness is piercing. But the smell disappears after 30 minutes or so on my skin. I'm a guy and wanted something I could add to water and spray myself all over after taking a shower, and it does the job awesomely and my body smells fresh for a while. I added a ml or two pineapple fragrance oil to the mix..so water, this cologne, and pineapple oil - and I got this incense-like smell that lingers longer and it smells like the dry-down of Bleu De Chanel. It's awesome. I would recommend it as an after shower freshen-me-up cologne and would say to add water and make a mist spray kinda thing.

Molly Smith

I'm in love with the pink pepper note in general: it gives the perfume a bit of fresh spiciness. Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit is exactly what the name promises: grapefruit with a bit of spice. I sprayed some on my skin and on my clothes to make it stronger. The longevity on clothes is better than I expected, I was still getting wiffs of fresh citrus about 6 hours later.

sleeppyy

Oh, this is LOVE! Starts off with a refreshing blast of grapefruit and then some pink pepper. Dries down quickly leaving only hints of pepper. I get only a few hours at a time (something you should know prior to purchase. I did so it wasn't a let down) but these are most enjoyable. Definitely my current summer chilling favorite.

Romawi

I always have a purse spray filled with Acqua Colonia Pink Pepper & Grapefruit with me on my way to work. After a long day I love to use this as a quick way to refresh the senses. ACPP&G reminds me a little bit of Cartier Declaration with its beautiful aromatic opening. The opening is the part I love the most, the drydown is quiet and soft.

uegwmfra

the pepper part is fleeting, but the grapefruit is really good (not armpit-like at all)and lasts longer than I thought.

fishwife

Opens with a huge grapefruit blast...then the pepper comes in...calms down to a soft hum...I get maybe three hours tops on my skin...huge bottle for very little money...worth checking out if you are a grapefruit fan...

esteban747

A light version of grapefruit with a friendly pink pepper.
They are both distinctive scents, quite unique in its own.
But here, and perhaps because this is a (true) cologne, both notes seem to be working at half power.
They stay there, sailing quietly until they disappear completely.
i like it but sadly nobody around you will have the pleasure to smell it.

ANNAFRYS

I am loving grapefruit! I think its both men and women. It does have a scent of men kolonische wasser, but the total overall gives me happiness.. and zest... fresh grapefruit closed in bottle.... with pink pepper... gives the notes - my top 10 fragrances globally....4711 ACQUA COLONIA PINK PEPER & GRAPEFRUIT.

Moosubi

Delightful. A zesty citrus with a little kick to give it depth. Sinks in quickly, but I get hints of it when i move for a couple hours after.

Hippyhop2

I love this! It' s fresh, it revives you! At the same time it kind of calmes me down. It destresses me ;-) . Ok it isn't longlasting, my bottle is practical half empty already. When you first spray it, sillage is good, but then it kind of disappears... Citrusy all the way!

guachipiruli

Wow!! citrusy, flowery, grapefruit. Amazing. Fresh, invigorating, exhilarating! Seriously great, well done. I used the gel in the shower and it made my entire morning like a walk in the park with my dog in the spring. Highly recommended if you like the ¨someone smells good effect¨.

raiza1990

This one is really well made. I normally don´t like grapefruit but this one does not smells like sweat. When i first spray it it is very citric but it fades quickly to a rosy smell from the pink pepper. You can still smell the grapefruit until the end, but it is well balanced with the pepper. I also don´t normally like rosy smells, i think rose fragrances normally smell like old lady but this one feels modern to me (my husband think it is "old lady" though).
I bought the box with the 5 mini fragrances (lime & nutmeg, Lemon & Ginger, Mandarine & Cardamom, Blood orange & basil, pink pepper and grapefruit) and this one is the most feminine of them all. good for day and night, specially on summer ( but can work on winter too)
Longevity is a problem like with the other fragrances of the line. they should sell this as an eau de toilette or eau de parfum,it would be better. But still, this line has really good colognes.
note: 8/10

Melpo

I think it's pretty good. At first "sniff" it's a citrus scent while a couple of minutes later it turns into something that reminds me of my beloved "eau des merveilles" by Hermes. Must be the pink pepper... I consider it suitable for any season, be it sunny or rainy. It doesn't last long though.

Amos Jolthead

So far, I enjoy this scent more than any other in this particular line - which is unusual, because I really don't like grapefruit. I'm not crazy about eating it and I'm not crazy about smelling it. But, I don't know - something about this mixture leaves me really enjoying it.

The grapefruit isn't overly strong and it's accompanied by the pink pepper, which adds just a bit of spice to the sweet and sourness of the citrus. It's well-balanced and very refreshing. Perfect for relaxing or wearing in any situation I can think of.

Mellyhelly

I enjoy the line but I'm not a fan of this one. I like the pink peppery part but not the grapefruit, because to my nose grapefruit in perfumes always smells a bit like armpit sweat. That said the scent is well made for a cologne, like other ones in the line. They are affordable and longlasting and usually good for your mood. They make good summer scents.

empathyboy

I really rather like this scent which I bought in the spring. Surprisingly, it seems to appeal even more during these cold winter months. Perhaps that is because I am at the end of the bottle and realise that soon I shall no longer enjoy the simple beauty of its composition.

Lana148

I was so exited to try this new Acqua Colonia, but it let me down. From the first spray you get a grapefruit and pink pepper (less fragrant and sweeter smelling than a black pepper). Than the smell quickly turns to very(!) watered down sweet-citrusy with a pinch of pepper.
It didn't leave me happy or wanting more. The smell to me is super diluted and uninspiring. It stays longer on my clothes then on a skin. It fell short, and it doesn't belong in the same line as older 4711 Acqua Colonia.

shelece

I can't find these anywhere here in Australia! Help!!!

umtaleb

I found it in European Duty Free shops

cmedavis

I love this scent...any ideas where I can buy it?!

 
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