La Capitale
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2020 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Vanille Havane
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.
This one is a divisive but ultimately beloved growler. Some find it a bit much, but those who 'get' it rave about its rich complexity. Don't be fooled by the name; this is not a sweet vanilla, it's a deep, dark, tobacco-laced boozy affair that oozes quality.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 9% | 7% |
| Fruity | 17% | 10% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 43% | 45% |
| Warm | 26% | 29% |
| Woody | 6% | 6% |
| Earthy | 11% | 15% |
| Animalic | 13% | 11% |
| Fresh | 4% | 0% |
Mood
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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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and rich, boozy-tobacco profile, this scent is a standout for dates and formal evening events, where it truly shines. It's too assertive for an office and completely out of place for sport, though some might pull it off casually on a cold day.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Vanilla, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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