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La Capitale Eau de Parfum bottle La Capitale EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2018 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Flying Twilight Eau de Parfum bottle Flying Twilight EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - La Capitale EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Flying Twilight EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff - Shooting Stars La Capitale - a fruity fragrance led by Peach, Strawberry, Labdanum, with amber depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
La Capitale EDP
Flying Twilight EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Strawberry 31% vs 26%
Caramel 28% vs 19%
Peach 24% vs 30%
Labdanum 16% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Leather 25% vs 27%
Amber 21% vs 31%
Rose 15% vs 22%
Ginger 15% vs 18%
Only in La Capitale
Saffron 21%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 56% vs 53%
Only in La Capitale
Benzoin 43%
Only in Flying Twilight
Oud 47%

Accords

La Capitale Flying Twilight
100%
Fruity
90%
96%
Sweet
66%
80%
Amber
78%
72%
Leather
54%
71%
Caramel
65%
Vanilla
51%
Animalic
48%
Powdery
Floral
42%
Fruity shared
100%
90%
Sweet shared
96%
66%
Amber shared
80%
78%
Leather shared
72%
54%
71%
65%
51%
48%
42%

Performance

La Capitale Flying Twilight
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

La Capitale

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Flying Twilight

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The fruity character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fruity, amber signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

La Capitale EDP
Flying Twilight EDP
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