Is Lattafa Kashaf a dupe of Xerjoff La Capitale?
La Capitale EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2023 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Kashaf EDP
Kashaf by Lattafa and La Capitale by Xerjoff both offer a bold fruity profile, but they cater to different audiences. Kashaf is a budget-friendly option that may polarize with its intense sweetness, ideal for those who enjoy experimenting without breaking the bank. On the other hand, La Capitale delivers a more luxurious, complex experience with its fruit-and-leather harmony, appealing to those who appreciate high-end craftsmanship. Kashaf might require patience to mature on your skin, while La Capitale provides a more immediate and refined olfactory journey. Choose according to your budget and desire for complexity.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- La Capitale
- Kashaf
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a budget-friendly fragrance.
- You enjoy experimenting with intense sweet scents.
- You are looking for a unisex perfume from 2023.
- You want a luxury fragrance.
- You appreciate complex fruit-and-leather compositions.
- You desire a statement scent from 2018.
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.
Prepare for a divisive experience; Kashaf is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some will adore its fruity-sweet punch, while others will find it overpowering and headache-inducing. It's a prime example of an affordable dupe that needs time to mature and reach its full potential, if it ever does for your nose.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong, often sweet and fruity profile, alongside mentions of needing maceration to improve performance, makes it less suited for formal or intense office wear. However, its 'flirty nuance' and 'compliment magnet' status make it a solid choice for dates and casual outings, particularly in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Saffron
Adds blackcurrant and floral notes, drops amber and benzoin
Where to buy
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