Alster
Votes lean masculine
28 ratings
From your scent profile
Acqua di Hamburg Alster is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days.
Skunky's take: The kind you spray in the morning to start the day.
How does it perform?
From 29 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
64% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Green
- Fruity
- Synthetic
- Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Synthetic
SpicyWhat does Alster smell like?
Bergamot and cardamom give it a bright, lightly spiced feel. Aquatic and green accords keep it airy, a fruity touch softens it, and oakmoss, amber and musk sit quietly underneath as a steady base.
Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads slightly more masculine than feminine, though plenty of voters see it as feminine too. Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (Eau Parfumée) and Jil Sander Sun Men Fresh have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 44%Summer
- 38%Spring
- 15%Autumn
Summer
Spring
Autumn- Daytime26%
- Casual24%
- Office20%
- Sport17%
- Nighttime7%
- Evening6%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
60% matchSun Men Fresh
Jil Sander · 2008
58% matchMediterranean Mirage (Fragrance Mist)
Bath & Body Works · 2025
57% matchBlue
Kappa · 2020
57% matchGreen Tea (Eau Parfumée)
Elizabeth Arden · 1999
52% matchGreat Jones
Bond No. 9 · 2003
51% matchFeel 'N' Chill
Jusbox · 2017
51% matchGreen Pearl
Thameen · 2016
47% matchTurathi (Blue)
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