Karl Hamburg Alster
“Karl Hamburg Alster by Karl Lagerfeld is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men”
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Warmly received so far — a aromatic, green composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Karl Hamburg Alster by Karl Lagerfeld is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Karl Hamburg Alster was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Emilie Coppermann. Top notes are Mint and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Sage, Lavender and Freesia; base notes are White Woods, Musk and Moss.
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A Signature Fragrance
White Woods
White Woods is not derived from actual wood but rather crafted through synthetic means to evoke a bright, airy version of traditional woody aromas. It captures the essence of freshly cut pine or birch with a luminous quality, free from the earthy heaviness often associated with its natural counterparts.
Musk
Musk, once sourced from the musk deer and now often recreated synthetically, offers an earthy, slightly sweet aroma reminiscent of skin. Its versatility allows it to blend seamlessly into various fragrance families, from oriental to woody, enhancing their depth without overpowering them.
Moss
Moss conjures images of damp woodlands and lush undergrowth. Its scent is a blend of fresh rain on wet leaves and the musty aroma of decaying plant matter, evoking the deep, verdant heart of the forest. Though not derived from actual moss in modern perfumery due to its natural rarity and cost, synthetic versions capture this essence with remarkable fidelity.
Émilie Coppermann
Founding perfumer · 82 fragrances · French
“I'll be where I'm least expected.”
Émilie Coppermann is a Paris-born perfumer raised by hippie parents and a grandmother devoted to Chanel, whose compositions are known for an elegant signature built on the harmony of opposites and counterintuitive ingredient choices. She joined Florasynth, which later became Symrise, in 1993, and was appointed Master Perfumer at Symrise Paris in 2016. Her love of travel — from Tanzania to Japan — runs alongside her devotion to Paris, and she has twice won The Fragrance Foundation's Extraordinary Fragrance Award, for Hallucinogenic Pearl by A Lab on Fire in 2019, and the Accademia del Profumo's award for Best Women's Fragrance in 2022 for Salvatore Ferragamo's Savane di Seta.
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