Xerjoff 2018 EDP

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La Capitale

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff La Capitale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Chris Maurice. La Capitale opens with Labdanum, Peach, Strawberry, and Caramel, settles into a heart of Leather, Amber, Rose, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Benzoin. Xerjoff's La Capitale carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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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La Capitale Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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:
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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM, AQUA, BHT, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL, CITRONELLAL, CUMARIN, EUGENOL, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, HYDROXY CITRONELLAL, LINALOOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

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.

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Where to buy

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