La Capitale
XerjoffEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
La Capitale vs. Ilham
Is La Capitale better than Ilham?
La Capitale rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BenzoinLeatherCaramelPersian saffronPeachOudLabdanumGinger
fruitysweetamberleathervanillacaramelwarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between La Capitale and Ilham?
| La Capitale | Ilham | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Carbonnel | Stéphane Humbert Lucas |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do La Capitale and Ilham smell?
La Capitale
Fruity
Sweet
Amber
Leather
Vanilla
Caramel
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Ilham
Sweet
Fruity
Caramel
Amber
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do La Capitale and Ilham share?
Top
StrawberryCaramelPeachLabdanum
CaramelRed BerriesPeachSaffronLeather
Heart
AmberLeatherSaffronPersian saffronRoseGinger
Pink PepperLabdanumWoody NotesGinger
Base
BenzoinBourbon VanillaOud
VanillaOudBenzoinPatchouliMuskPeru Balsam
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
SaffronPersian saffronGinger
Pink PepperGingerSaffron
Fruity Notes
StrawberryPeach
Red BerriesPeach
Oriental Notes
BenzoinBourbon Vanilla
VanillaBenzoin
Woody Notes
Oud
OudWoody Notes
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Gourmandy Notes
Caramel
Caramel
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Labdanum
Where they fit
When and where do La Capitale and Ilham work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, La Capitale or Ilham?
| La Capitale | Ilham | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about La Capitale and Ilham?
La Capitale does not whisper. Strawberry and caramel open sweet, leather and saffron take over, then benzoin, bourbon vanilla, and oud. It's for someone who wants to be noticed.La Capitale
This is sweet, but not obedient. The oud doesn't hide from the caramel, it sits beside it, reshaping what sweetness means. Vanilla anchors the whole thing. Some collectors chase this for years.Ilham
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