Farina 1709

The birthplace of Eau de Colgne (Perfume). Amazing tour. All languages available with previous booking. The smells will take you not only to the history of the perfume itself, but to your own life and childhood. It's a real trip on memory lane using smells as your guide and Frederick as the pilot of this flight.

Farina 1709 is a small but charming shop and a perfect stop if you’re looking for souvenirs from Cologne — after all, what could represent the city better than Eau de Cologne itself? The shop offers a variety of cologne bottle sizes, including attractive gift sets. There are special promotions for bulk purchases, making it a great option if you’re buying for multiple people. They stock the famous green bottles, just like the one Napoleon Bonaparte once used, as well as collectible metal-embossed bottles featuring scenes from the city — both of which make unique keepsakes. If your total purchase reaches €50 or more, don’t forget to ask for the tax refund paperwork to claim at the airport. The staff are helpful and friendly, and sometimes they’ll even include a small sample bottle as a bonus if you buy enough. A lovely local experience for fragrance lovers and gift hunters alike.

A very interesting place to explore the history of cologne perfume. You can visit a museum to learn about its origins and even purchase the original perfume, which smells amazing. A nice spot to spend some time while in Köln!

I didn’t expect too much before I walked into the museum, after all, the poster of Russian Leader perfume that displays at the entrance just sounds a little bit vulgar. But I was totally wrong!! Ms. Chang(Xiao Jing?) gave us an excellent 1 hour tour which includes all the knowledge of perfume and the history of Eau de Cologne(its the name of the product, not a type of perfume). From her tour, I was not only able to know the history of Farina family, but also can feel the pride/faith/mission of this company. Very eye opening and inspirational. I was also very touched by that this museum gave everyone who join the tour a small perfume sample as a gift, which keeps the same tone as 300 years ago. In the old days, one Eau de Cologne could cost you nearly 3000euro in current price. OMG!! Highly recommend it!!!

Not only is the scent amazing but the history behind it as well. Highly suggest buying several for gifts! The citrus notes are flattering on everyone.