The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Linda Sivrican designed Squad with a specific crew in mind. The name says it all, this fragrance captures a particular energy, a group that moves together and finds comfort in each other's company. Named for that crew, that specific feeling, Squad translates a shared moment into something you can wear. Jasmine and leather intertwine throughout, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere that feels both sophisticated and approachable.
Jasmine is the main event here, not a supporting player. Squad puts jasmine front and center, where it plays against creamy suede, sandalwood, and a vanilla warmth that never fully softens the leather. The citrus opening is a flash of brightness that lifts the jasmine, then clears the way. What remains is warm, animalic, intimate. The kind of scent you bury your nose in, not the kind that announces itself across a room.
The evolution
The opening hits immediately, citrus bright, a little boozy, like the smell of a drink someone just set down. That first wave is sharp and energetic. Then it shifts. Jasmine arrives quietly at first, growing louder as the citrus fades. The pepper keeps it from getting too sweet, a subtle warmth underneath the white floral. This is the heart. This is where most people fall in love with Squad. The drydown is all about suede. Creamy, buttery, close to the skin. Sandalwood adds depth without weight. Vanilla lingers at the edges, warm and slightly sweet. The leather never becomes harsh or barnyard, it's worn leather, broken in, familiar. This is the phase that stays. The jasmine remains, warming the leather from within, intimate and close.
Cultural impact
Capsule Parfums operates from Los Angeles, handcrafted and deliberately small. Squad fits that profile. The jasmine-leather combination gives it a distinctive warmth that feels inviting rather than challenging. This is a fragrance that stands apart, with a character that appeals to those looking for something different from the typical leather scent.
