I can tell, I was born in Cologne. But no one in Cologne says Cologne. For us it is Köln or in our foreign dialect Kölle.
Also 'kölnisch Wasser' aka Cologne came from a company named 4711 which was also the house number.
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Hi Chris, thanks for reaching out! Thanks to you, I recently discovered that 'Cologne' has a dual meaning. While it's a city in Germany, it's also a type of perfume made with 2-5% essential oils, 70-90% alcohol, and water. It's the perfume I'm referring to in this context.
I know... That perfume you are referring to comes original from 4711 which is located in Cologne.
ohh! Wow!
I get it now. Thank you do much. I'll check the original pronunciation in YouTube.
There is still a shop at this address. You will find a shop website too.
