La Capitale

An Anniversary Gift That Stole My Heart La Capitale by Xerjoff is more than just a fragrance—it’s a luxurious olfactory journey that feels as special as the occasion for which it was gifted to me. My wife chose this masterpiece for our anniversary, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Its intoxicating blend of sweetness, warmth, and elegance makes it an unforgettable scent that I’ve grown to adore. Scent Profile: From the first spray, La Capitale captivates with its rich, fruity opening. A burst of juicy peach and strawberry greets you, sweet yet perfectly balanced. As it settles, a creamy caramel and amber heart emerges, adding a delectable gourmand twist that feels indulgent and cozy. The base is anchored by warm leather and a touch of vanilla, giving it depth and a sophisticated edge. What I love most about La Capitale is how beautifully it transitions from bright and playful to warm and sensual. It’s sweet but never cloying, luxurious without feeling overpowering—a true testament to Xerjoff’s craftsmanship. Performance: La Capitale is a powerhouse in both longevity and projection. On my skin, it easily lasts 10–12 hours, and its sillage is perfectly balanced—strong enough to turn heads without being overwhelming. The way it lingers on clothing is a bonus, making it feel like the gift that keeps on giving. Why It Stands Out: This fragrance feels like a celebration in a bottle. Its combination of fruity sweetness, creamy gourmand notes, and refined leather creates a unique profile that’s hard to compare to anything else. It’s luxurious yet approachable, playful yet elegant—a perfect reflection of love and thoughtfulness in a gift. Who Should Wear It: La Capitale is ideal for someone who loves bold, sweet, and sophisticated fragrances. It’s versatile enough for special occasions, date nights, or simply when you want to feel indulgent and confident. It shines particularly well in cooler weather, where its warmth can truly envelop you. Conclusion: La Capitale has quickly become one of my favorite fragrances, not only for its stunning scent but also for the sentiment it carries as an anniversary gift from my wife. It’s luxurious, captivating, and perfectly balanced—a true masterpiece that I’ll cherish for years to come. If you’re looking for a fragrance that feels as special as the moments it accompanies, La Capitale is an excellent choice.

The main takeaway I get from this Perfume both in its composition and the feeling it gives me is to relax, and for that reason, I'd say i enjoy it more now, than compared to when I first smellt it and took it super seriously. It opens up with a nice gourmand and photorealistic strawberry covered I'm caramel with a nice peach behind it, but sadly the opening fades rather quickly, and is replaced by what the grand majority of the scent profile is, which is a soft Leathery-Amber-Strawberry fragrance on my skin. Much of the sweetness from the opening uprubdtly leaves after the first minutes of transitioning into the mid, but the strawberry still remains as a sweet albeit rather muted and tamed sweetness compared to the opening, that works with the amber to smooth out the Leather and make a very laid back fragrance overall, I do also get a little bit of vanilla and spicyness but it's very far in the back and only becomes much more identifiable the longer I the dry down it goes. I'd say this is a good all year round fragrance aside from super hot days, and it's perfect for both formal and casual occasions, in terms of projection I got strong projection for the first hour but it then became a mainly medium projecting scent, though I should note that the Strawberry itself despite being a main note is "subtle" despite its projection if that makes sense?, in terms of longevity I get around 7-8 hours Oh and I reckon this perfectly unisex too, it incorporates feminine and masculine elements pretty well it make it wearable for both genders. Overall I'd say it's one of my favourites from Xerjoff, I'd have to try this again in the future to see if its full bottle worthy but its definitely a consideration of mine, I'd say if you saw this fragrance not as a mainly gourmand, or a mainly Leather fragrance, or even something inbetween them, but instead as something of its own I believe you could enjoy it more, which is how i came around to go from liking to loving it, most definitely worth a try in my humble opinion. Final Verdict is a 8.5/10

So Fragrantica is a little late to the party on this one. This was originally released as an exclusive to the Moscow Xerjoff Boutique before being re-released as a limited run on the Xerjoff Universe website. This is Sergio Momo's love letter to Moscow and the Russian market for its early support of his brand. It takes parts of 3 of the most popular Xerjoff creations in the Russian market and combines them to create something new and unique. The strawberry/fruity sweetness of Sospiro's Erba Pura is combined with the spiced vanilla of Bouquet Ideale and the approachable oud base of Alexandria II to create La Capitale. I was lucky enough to receive a bottle of this about a week and a half after it's original release in Moscow. This is sweet and powerful enough to wear in colder weather, but I think it really shows it's full potential in the heat of summer. This opens with a blast of sweetness from the strawberry and caramel that could possibly turn some people away from this fragrance but the oud, leather, and bourbon vanilla in the drydown add very nice depth and complexity to the scent. The sweet opening leans feminine but after about 20 minutes this definitely settles into a unisex fragrance. Longevity is excellent, projection is strong for the first few hours before settling to about an arms length, and this leaves a strong trail for most of its lifespan. Since this is no longer available on Xerjoff Universe, I cant really recommend a blind buy as I'm sure prices will begin to rise as this gets harder to acquire. But if found at a fair price point, this is a fairly safe buy for anyone that enjoys the sweetness of Erba Pura or the dry, safe oud of Alexandria II.

First impressions: woahhhh.. this is a fresh, syrupy sweet, REAL strawberry with the sexiest caramel and leather twist.. might be the most realistic and highest quality strawberry I’ve ever smelled. Sooo SEXYYYYY!.. and the way all of the notes are intermingling?? I’m in LOVE.. oh godddd I gotta stop smelling these niche perfumes because I’m gonna be broke.. love love love LOVE! I need this asap.. got a sample at Neiman's so I will def go more in depth after testing this out more <3 Edit: I’m in love with this. Addictive, SEXY strawberry caramel syrup.. that you accidentally spilled on your beautiful and luxurious leather trench coat.. but you love it because it lets everyone know who you are. Veryyyy femme fatale vibes. Longevity and sillage are impressive too. Did this just become my favorite strawberry perfume?? Based off the notes I expected to like this for the most part, but was skeptical about the leather note because I don’t typically like leathery notes in perfume.. well I’ve never smelled it like this before and now I’m reconsidering if I actually dislike it as much as I thought.. clearly not! I’m sure much of that is thanks to this having strawberry, caramel, and vanilla.. 3 of my favorite notes of all time lol.. anyways this is just unbelievably alluring and enchanting and mesmeric. Wow

Xerjoff La Capitale, I blind bought this fragrance, like a lot of others purely based off the accords and notes that fragrantica listed, the delivery time was pretty quick and the presentation was absolutely beautiful like all the other Xerjoff fragrances, when I opened up the packaging to reveal the bottle I was blown away by how beautiful it was. the deep gold yellow color inside of the sleek infamous Xerjoff bottle was breathtaking. Words can't describe how excited I was to smell this based off the Notes I had seen. I first sprayed it, and I was a little indecisive on if I liked it or not, but I gave it some time to dry down and when I tell you that this fragrance when it dries down might be one of the most beautiful scents to ever bless your nostrils, I mean it. this fragrance is an explosion of strawberry and caramel with a nice touch of leather with just enough peach, amber, and vanilla to let you know that they're there. I was overjoyed and relieved that this blind buy worked out. not only that but the silage and longevity are very above average and although it is expensive and not the biggest bottle, I 100% think it was worth it and would've paid even more than the $250 price tag.