La Capitale
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2010 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Traversee du Bosphore
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive yet addictive, La Capitale is a full-throttle fruit-and-leather beast. It's a statement scent; sweet, complex, and absolutely not for everyone, but if it clicks, it's pure magic.
A truly divisive L'Artisan masterpiece, Traversee du Bosphore is a sweet leather scent that either charms with its unique gourmand embrace or repels with its 'play-doh' or 'synthetic' qualities. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of discontinued gem.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 9% | 14% |
| Fruity | 17% | 18% |
| Green | 0% | 5% |
| Sweet | 43% | 32% |
| Warm | 26% | 20% |
| Woody | 6% | 3% |
| Earthy | 11% | 10% |
| Animalic | 13% | 13% |
| Fresh | 4% | 9% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
La Capitale's strong projection and opulent, sweet-leather profile make it too intense for most office settings, but it's a showstopper for dates and formal events. While some enjoy it casually, its 'luxury in a bottle' feel and beast-mode performance lean it towards more special, cooler weather wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and intriguing, warm sweetness make it suitable for casual wear and dates, where its unique character can be appreciated without being overwhelming. The gourmand and leather accords lean it away from formal events, and its complexity isn't suited to the active nature of sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Leather, Fruity accords and Rose, Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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