Diptyque 2019 EDP

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Eau Capitale

by Olivier Pescheux

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Diptyque Eau Capitale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Olivier Pescheux. Eau Capitale opens with Bergamot and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, and dries down to a base of Patchouli. Diptyque's Eau Capitale carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a modern classic: a vibrant chypre rose with a clean, earthy patchouli that somehow manages to be both elegant and edgy. It's a universal compliment-getter, proving that sometimes, simple really is better.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Modern
  • Classic
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Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper55%
Bergamot45%
Heartas listed
Rose100%
Baseas listed
Patchouli100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Its elegant yet clean profile, coupled with strong performance and consistent compliment-getting, makes it versatile for most non-sporting occasions. It's sophisticated enough for formal events or date nights, yet subtle enough for the office if applied lightly. Many reviews praise its office appropriateness.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Eau Capitale opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and a lively kick of pink pepper, setting a bright, effervescent tone. This quickly blossoms into a rich, velvety rose heart - not a shy bloom, but a full-bodied, slightly green rose. Beneath it all, a clean, woody patchouli anchors the composition, adding an earthy depth without ever feeling heavy or 'dirty'. It's a refined dance between floral and earth, with a sparkling, warm spice undertone throughout. The blending is seamless, creating a sophisticated and enduring aroma.

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