Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster: released in 2021, aromatic, green and citrus, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster dupe we found is Coty Gravity — 78% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coty Gravity | 78% | about $15 (−50%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Guy Laroche Drakkar Essence | 73% | about $40* (+33%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Just Jack Amalfi Coast | 86% | about $25* (−17%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Brut Parfums Prestige Brut Aquatonic | 71% | about $10 (−67%) | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Davidoff Cool Water Summer Dive Man | 75% | about $25 (−17%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Offers a classic, crisp aromatic experience that leans into the same green and woody territory as Karl Hamburg Alster.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 180 community ratings.
Captures the bright, aromatic citrus and herbal freshness found in Karl Hamburg Alster with a similarly clean and uplifting profile.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster, opens on Mint too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 82 community ratings.
A budget-friendly aromatic scent that evokes the crisp, green, and citrus-forward character of Karl Hamburg Alster.
It lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 12 community ratings.
Provides a robust, aromatic herbal backbone that echoes the fresh, masculine energy of Karl Hamburg Alster.
It shares its aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords with Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster, opens on Mint too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 183 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Shares a similar aquatic and aromatic freshness that feels like a lighter, more casual relative to Karl Hamburg Alster.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 79 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Brut Parfums Prestige Brut Aquatonic, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster.
Coty Gravity, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster.
Just Jack Amalfi Coast, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster itself sells from $30.09 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Coty Gravity saves you about $20 a year against Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Coty Gravity comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Karl Lagerfeld Karl Hamburg Alster notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.