The Perfume Library

Classic

7.0

Acqua di Hamburg · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Acqua di Hamburg Classic is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent in which oakmoss, leather and patchouli meet orange and rosewood on an earthy base. The scent reads as a single whole: orange brings a fresh, green and fruity brightness over the earthy, woody ground of oakmoss and patchouli. Leather adds a spicy, leathery shade, while rosewood lends a dry woodiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, summer and fall, with winter chosen less often. Leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. More voters find it masculine or modern, though many call it classic. La Rive The Hero and Woods of Windsor For Men / For Gentlemen have a close profile.

Alster

7.0

Acqua di Hamburg · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Acqua di Hamburg Alster is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that suits spring and summer days. 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.

Hafen

7.1

Acqua di Hamburg · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

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. 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.

Kiez

7.0

Acqua di Hamburg · 2018

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Acqua di Hamburg Kiez is a fresh unisex scent led by citrus and green tones, with a lightly sweet, creamy side. Bergamot and orange give it a lively citrus start, while fig adds a green, fruity softness. White oleander carries the floral part, and musk settles everything onto a smooth, creamy base. The overall impression is fresh and clean, with a slightly synthetic brightness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close without pushing itself on the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with room for the office too. Feminine and masculine votes sit close together, giving it a modern, in-between character.

Acqua di Hamburg · 2020