Xerjoff 2018 Edp

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La Capitale

by Chris Maurice

Xerjoff La Capitale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Chris Maurice. The fragrance opens with Peach, Labdanum, Caramel, and Strawberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Leather, Amber, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Benzoin and Vanilla.

Our verdict on La Capitale: Acquired

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.
  • Bold
  • Youthful
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Sensual
La Capitale Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 9%
Fruity 17%
Green 0%
Sweet 44%
Warm 27%
Woody 6%
Earthy 11%
Animalic 14%
Fresh 4%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

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About

La Capitale crashes in with an initial hit of juicy, syrupy strawberry and peach, sweetened by a rich caramel. This playful opening quickly deepens, revealing a smooth, almost boozy leather heart entwined with a warm amber and a hint of spicy saffron and ginger. The dry-down settles into a creamy, balsamic embrace of vanilla and benzoin, maintaining that signature leathery fruit through to the end.