Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum by Diptyque
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Description
Diptyque Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum is a chypre floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2019, the nose behind this composition is Olivier Pescheux. The top notes are pink pepper and bergamot; the heart note is rose; and the base note is patchouli.
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Key notes
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Top
pink pepper
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Heart
rose
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Base
patchouli
Community
2,101 votes
- Positive 77%
- Negative 10%
- Neutral 13%
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About Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum
Diptyque Eau Capitale Eau de Parfum is a chypre floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2019, the nose behind this composition is Olivier Pescheux. The top notes are pink pepper and bergamot; the heart note is rose; and the base note is patchouli.
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
924 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
971 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
957 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
773 votes
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Smells like Provenzano’s Patchouli Noir. You have to love both the rose and the patchouli equally; if you do, you’ll adore it, man or woman. It’s a very wearable scent, suitable for semi-formal or formal occasions, day or night. The longevity is outstanding. It smells very much like Diptyque, unisex and vintage, yet with that something that makes it unique and special.
“Your tears for having lost the sun will prevent you from seeing the stars.” I start with this Tagore quote that comes to mind while enjoying this SPECTACULAR EDP. Let me highlight this Diptyque gem (an absolute must-have on my shelf), which I discovered thanks to a shop assistant who confessed it was her favourite. It’s fundamental to find a trusted shop with staff who truly know their stuff. I have mine 👍. I asked her exactly what it contained, and she sighed almost: Rose with Patchouli. I responded with scepticism: A Rose Patchouli Chypre? Not very novel, is it? I haven’t found something I like with that old combo in ages (there are my tears). A second later, I sprayed it on, and lads: it blew my mind! (and there I saw the stars). What a rich scent. It’s a modern, very balanced version of this well-known recipe. Someone might kill me if I say I like it more than Portrait of a Lady, but that’s how it is. A clear sign that in perfumery you don’t need many notes to create something beautiful. On a woman, it’s narcotic, but on my male skin, the Patchouli softens the rose (which I swear is greenish) and turns it romantic, Victorian and mysterious. It’s not for gifting, not for blind buying, not for everyone, and… thank God! because it wouldn’t be so special. It’s brilliant to smell on someone else, look at them and say “Eau Capitale, heinn?” in a “we’re accomplices in this crime” vibe 👀. On my skin, the longevity is very good. As a Diptyque fan, save for one or two, they all offer excellent performance. A marvel in 75ml for those you choose, because that’s what it does, it selects its victims and gets them “hooked”. Cheers! If you like my reviews, follow my TikTok: Chuliá Parfum Reviews @chulia.my13parfums
I like finding novelties that carry almost forgotten accords. In this case, a transparent and clean chypre in the eighties style, that herbaceous and ammoniacal light that today feels unisex and reflective. When you’re delighted to smell that medieval chypre again, you wonder what sense it makes to edit another member of the family when it adds nothing. And that is exactly what Eau Capitale lacks: it lacks personality; it is exactly like all the ones it inspires. Add to that the fact that Diptyque isn’t cheap, so functionality is low. Imagining this proposal is simple: isolate the bergamot, cold patchouli and rose or carnation formula from perfumes like Ungaro Diva, Sisley Eau de Soir or Paloma Picasso. Remove the honey and flowers from Diva, the moss from Eau de Soir, and the animal notes from Paloma. What you’re left with is pure clean, wooded, monastic, mystical light. In other words, that green Fendi from the eighties or a less loaded Soir de Lune. Or cheap versions like Molyneux Quartz without the overdose of flowers or Jean Couturier Coriandre with better quality. And little more, at most more refined, perceptible notes, but nothing that makes you levitate upon finding the perfect wooded chypre. The only difference is the pink pepper, which isn’t evident, only slightly sweetens as it dries, an abstract and harmless sweetness. Eau Capitale, or rather, Eau Redundante. PS. Poor sillage, regular longevity. Eau de parfum, miau.
Undoubtedly, it’s a very pretty fragrance for lovers of rose and patchouli. I was given a sample and tried it on myself and my boyfriend. It lasts longer on his skin than on mine, but the longevity is still scarce and the trail is minimal. If I’m going to spend 130 euros, I certainly expect a different kind of performance. A pity.