Eau Capitale
Eau Capitale by Diptyque is an unisex eau de parfum from 2022 in the niche price tier. It opens with bergamot and pink pepper, moves into rose and sage and dries down to patchouli and cedarwood. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Pink Pepper Fizzy, rosy and bright. Adds sparkle without heat.
Heart
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Sage Dry, herbal and slightly bitter. Adds a grown-up, aromatic edge.
Dry-down
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Cedarwood Dry, pencil-shaving woodiness. Clean and structural.
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