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Karl Hamburg Alster by Karl Lagerfeld — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Karl Hamburg Alster by Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld· 2021

Karl Hamburg Alster

6.839Typically ~$35

A fresh scent built around aquatic notes over blond woods. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

FreshWoodyGreenSyntheticCitrus

Perfumer: Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann

Scent profile

Top notes

Aquatic notes Mandarin orange Mint

Heart notes

Freesia Lavender Sage

Base notes

Blond woods Musk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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