28 community ratings

Hafen

2018UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.1/ 10

Community score
28 ratings

Acqua di Hamburg Hafen is a unisex scent that sets the sharpness of grapefruit and black pepper against the soft warmth of sandalwood, frankincense and vanilla.

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How does it perform?

From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

75% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Sandalwood Frankincense Black pepper Grapefruit Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Creamy

What does Hafen smell like?

It reads fresh and citrusy first: grapefruit gives it a lively edge and black pepper adds a spicy line. Sandalwood and frankincense build a woody, lightly smoky base, while vanilla brings a sweet, creamy softness.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for spring, fall and summer are almost even, with winter slightly behind. Voters lean towards leisure, daily wear and the office. On character, masculine leads by a small margin, with feminine and modern close behind. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Him! and Tertia Sensu Essential Only for Men have a close profile.