75ml

Diptyque

Eau Capitale - Eau de parfum

Name: Eau Capitale - Eau de parfum
Brand: Diptyque

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

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Description

Diptyque Eau Capitale is a vivid chypre-floral fragrance that captures the spirit of Paris in every spritz. The scent opens with sparkling pink pepper and citrusy bergamot, enveloping the wearer in a lively, urban rush before unveiling a lavish rose heart that evokes classic Parisian romance. Deep patchouli and woody undertones ground the fragrance, adding complexity and modern sophistication. Eau Capitale balances a bold floral character with mossy, spicy, and earthy elements, making it strikingly gender-neutral and anything but expected. Perfumer: Olivier Pescheux

Scent Profile

Chypre

Floral

Spicy

Woody

Mossy

Notes

Top Notes

Pink Pepper

Bergamot

Middle Notes

Rose

Ylang Ylang

Base Notes

Patchouli

Woody Notes

Moss

About Diptyque

Diptyque is a Parisian fragrance house founded in 1961, celebrated for its artistic approach to scent and design. Known for its iconic candles, perfumes, and home fragrances, the brand blends natural elegance with creative storytelling, capturing moments, places, and memories in each composition.

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Perfumer

Olivier Pescheux

Olivier Pescheux was as passionate as he was pragmatic. His portfolio spanning different genres and styles is a testament to his continuing explorations and research. He appreciated the beauty of “sculpting” raw materials. Olivier had a fine-tuned understanding of the fragrance market, and his compositions have a modern, unconventional tone. Belonging to the very exclusive clan of the Master Perfumers, Olivier signed major perfumes for Dior, Montblanc, Armani, Valentino, Paco Rabanne and Diptyque fragrances house.

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Reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers praise Eau Capitale for its long-lasting wear, distinctive rose-forward composition, and sophisticated blend that highlights Parisian elegance. Many enjoy the fragrance's bold duality, noting its spicy opening and intriguing drydown, though some find the intensity of rose and patchouli challenging.

Pros

Performance excellence: Longevity reaches up to 8 hours with good sillage and projection, making it suitable for extended wear.

Versatile appeal: Works well for both daytime and evening, and is especially favored in autumn and spring for its balanced floral-spicy profile.

Quality composition: Reviewers note the expert blending and high ingredient quality, highlighting its modern take on the classic chypre with rose and patchouli.

Cons

Rose intensity: Some users find the strong rose note overwhelming, particularly in the initial hours.

Situational drawback: The woody-mossy complexity may feel too bold for those preferring delicate or airy florals, and may not be ideal for very hot summer wear.

Comparisons

Similar to Portrait of a Lady by Frederic Malle: Both share a rich rose and patchouli structure, though Eau Capitale lacks the incense depth and is somewhat lighter.

Reminds reviewers of classic chypre fragrances: Eau Capitale delivers a more modern, gender-neutral presentation with emphasis on spice, rose, and woods.