Karl Hamburg Alster
Perfumer: Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann
58 ratings
From your scent profile
Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that pairs aquatic and green tones, and it suits spring and summer days.
Skunky's take: The scent you will reach for once T-shirt weather is back.
How does it perform?
From 55 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.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
62% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Aquatic
- Green
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Karl Hamburg Alster smell like?
It opens with aquatic notes, mint and mandarin orange for a cool start. Lavender, sage and freesia in the heart add a green, lightly spicy touch. Blond woods, musk and moss soften the base, while sweet and woody shades stay in the background.
Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Mâle and Parfums de Marly Percival share a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Aquatic notes
- Mint
- Mandarin orange
First hours
- Lavender
- Sage
- Freesia
Towards evening
- Blond woods
- Musk
- Moss
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Spring
- 36%Summer
- 21%Autumn
- 5%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Casual26%
- Daytime24%
- Office23%
- Sport10%
- Nighttime9%
- Evening8%
Least picked for evenings.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
55% matchL'Eau Kenzo Hyper Wave pour Homme
Kenzo · 2020
54% matchLe Beau Mâle
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2013
53% matchAviator
Paris Bleu · 2012
51% matchCèdre Gingembre / Cap Cédrat / L'Homme Cologne Cédrat
L'Occitane en Provence · 2016
51% matchInspirato
Christian Provenzano
50% matchClassic (Eau de Toilette)
SEINZ.
49% matchPercival
Parfums de Marly · 2018
48% matchAbsolute Blue
Câline · 2021
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Last updated: October 26, 2026