Is 4711 Vegan?

Is 4711 vegan?

By Dr Anny Manrich (PhD)

Page last updated: 02/03/2023 | Next review date: 02/03/2025

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Dr Anny March PhD is a food Engineer with expertise in Food Technology, Natural Polymers, Edible Films, Enzymes, and Nanotechnology.

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In this brief guide, we will answer the query, “Is 4711 vegan?” and will discuss the origin of the 4711 brand.

Yes, 4711 is vegan. All the products of 4711.com that include perfumes and shower gels don’t use any animal products so they are all vegan. However, according to the manufacturer’s website, the company intends to produce and to offer 100% vegan fragrances in the future and make a positive contribution by avoiding animal ingredients, although it already has many vegan fragrances in the range today. It does not assure, however, that all of the products are vegan at the present date.

According to research, the cosmetics industry values USD 532.43 billion in 2017 and is expected to grow 7.14% in the 2018-2023 period, estimated worth USD 805.61 billion by 2023. To provide the market demand and enhance the vegan cosmetics recipe, there is a need for new vegan ingredients for cosmetics manufacturers (3).

How long has the 4711 BRAND been in existence?

The brand’s beginnings trace back to 1792! When it was all said and done, it all began with a very unique gift: The secret formula for “aqua mirabilis,” miraculous water for external and internal use, was given as a wedding present by a Carthusian monk, Franz Maria Farina, to the young trader Wilhelm Muelhens on October 8, 1792.

Cologne’s Glockengasse soon became home to Wilhelm Muelhens, who founded a small factory there. This number, 4711, became the name of Muelhens’ scent for the rest of its existence and was also registered as a trademark in 1875 by the French army that was occupying Cologne in 1794.

What is the “GLOCKENGASSE” about?

Glockengasse is the name of the street in Cologne where our House of 4711 is situated. Visitors from all over the globe flock here every year to view the attractions. Even though it is just 400 meters long, it is one of Cologne’s most renowned streets. The Theater am Dom and the House of 4711 are also accessible through the old cobblestones.

The House of 4711 has what kind of tourist attractions?

The House of 4711 has a lot to offer visitors. The Glockengasse takes its name from the old carillon that formerly stood here. The Marseillaise is followed by “Der Treue Husar,” a German folk song, and a third piece that varies with the season every hour of the year.

Fountain: The main store’s sales section has a majestic 4711 fountain dispensing 4711 Original Eau de Cologne’s crisp scent.

This tapestry, by the Gobelins, portrays the famous home number: 4.5 x 3.5 m. House number 4711 on Wilhelm Muelhens’ Glockengasse home was painted by a Revolutionary War soldier on a white horse, according to legend.

From the aqua mirabilis to the world-famous scent, an exhibition tells the story of the brand. Rosoli bottles and beautiful, antique perfume compositions may be found alongside historical warrants, medals, and diplomas from purveyors to the court.

What is the connection between 4711 and COLOGNE?

Many sites in Cologne are decorated with 4711, making it a familiar sight for visitors. Cologne’s main train station has a 4711 emblem on one of its windows, and there are countless additional lit signs across the city. A huge number of five-star hotels use us as a decorative element or as a showcase case in their stores, as well as a projected picture in the elevators. We also have a statue of Heinz Eau, which makes us part of the Heinz path that runs through the city of Cologne.

Are the products tested on animals?

Fragrance materials are used in a wide variety of consumer products including both personal care and household products. Fragrance compounds (also called fragrance mixtures or fragrance oils) are formulations consisting of specific combinations of individual materials or mixtures. Consumer exposure to fragrance materials ranges from skin contact to inhalation. It is required, therefore, that these compounds should be tested, before they are brought into the market. While it is theoretically possible to evaluate each and every chemical, there are ethical and practical considerations such as the aim to minimize animal use (1).

Since 1989, the German cosmetics sector has decided to stop testing completed goods on animals. Since September 2004, all EU countries have banned such testing. It has been illegal to test cosmetic chemicals on animals in the EU since 2009. On March 11, 2013, the final prohibition on the sale of cosmetic items whose contents have been tested on animals came into effect.

These published regulations advocate for a change in the way toxicity testing is conducted, proposing a shift from in vivo testing, towards non-animal approaches based on in vitro and computational methods. This is considered essential to gather a deeper mechanistic understanding of chemical effects, taking into account human biology, and limiting (or avoiding) concerns associated with responses in test animals and humans due to interspecies differences (2). Although no full replacement alternatives for in vivo studies for repeated dose toxicity are currently available, alternative methods and the use of integrated testing strategies have been utilized to refine and reduce the use of laboratory animals (1). For some specific toxicological endpoints (e.g., skin corrosion and irritation, serious eye damage and irritation, skin sensitisation, and mutagenicity and genotoxicity), the potential hazard of chemicals is often evaluated using non-animal approaches. Nevertheless, for other endpoints, such as acute systemic toxicity, repeated dose toxicity and reproductive and developmental toxicity, the regulatory requirements, and thus chemical safety evaluation, still heavily relies on the use of animals (2).

Mäurer & Wirtz, a maker of cosmetic goods, has always complied with all relevant laws regarding animal experimentation. However, the company does not guarantee that all of the existing products are vegan. Rather it is stated: “Inspired by our customers’ increasing awareness of vegan and animal friendly products, we want to offer 100% vegan fragrances in the future and make a positive contribution by avoiding animal ingredients. We already have many vegan fragrances in our range today.”

“ORIGINAL EAU DE COLOGNE” – what is it?

Fragrance “Eau de Cologne” is an umbrella phrase used to describe a certain kind. Just because a product has the “Original” prefix doesn’t mean it’s made in Cologne. A scent labeled “Original Eau de Cologne” may be sold by anybody who meets the specification of this rule. Of course, 4711 has always been like that.

Are the fragrances of ACQUA COLONIA natural?

Natural and synthetic raw materials are used in our collection, which is inspired by nature. Perfume compositions are made up of both natural and synthetic ingredients to generate a wide range of scents. We utilize vegetable oils instead of mineral oils in our lotions, for example. Our products are also devoid of parabens, silicone, aluminum, and mineral oils.

How can you tell an EAU DE COLOGNE from a TOILETTE from a perfume from an eau de toilette?

Perfumes vary widely in terms of aroma potency, and as a consequence, so do their wear times. Between 15 and 20 percent of the fragrance in an Eau de parfum is concentrated, as opposed to 20-30 percent of the fragrance in traditional perfume. In an eau de toilette, the concentration ranges from 10% to 15%, whereas in eau de Cologne, it is normally between 5% and 10%.

In contrast to the typical Eau de cologne’s normal focus, our Acqua Colonia radiates not just lightness but also a perfume composition’s long-lasting aura. When the term “Extreme” or “Intense” appears in the name of a scent, it indicates that the fragrance in question has a greater concentration of aroma ingredients.

To learn more about the history of 4711, click here