Discover Eau Capitale by Diptyque, a Unisex Eau de Parfum created as an olfactory tribute to Paris through a contemporary chypre composition of bergamot, pink peppercorn, rose and patchouli.
The fragrance opens with luminous bergamot, sharpened by the spicy vibrancy of pink peppercorn, before unfolding into a rich rose heart. As the composition develops, patchouli introduces woody and earthy depth, offering a modern interpretation of the traditional chypre structure.
Diptyque presents Eau Capitale as a tribute to the city where the Maison was born: Paris, a capital with a thousand faces. For Diptyque, only the multifaceted chypre accord could fully portray the city, with fresh bergamot followed by roses and patchouli taking the place traditionally associated with moss.
The fragrance was created by Olivier Pescheux. Specialist sources differ slightly on its launch year: Fragrantica records 2019, while Parfumo lists 2020. Both document the fragrance as a Unisex composition centred on rose, patchouli, pink pepper and bergamot, with a distinctly Chypre Floral identity.
Top Notes
The fragrance opens with bergamot and pink peppercorn.
Bergamot brings bright, clean citrus freshness, while pink peppercorn introduces lively spicy warmth and a subtle bite, creating an energetic and elegant opening.
Heart Note
The heart reveals rose.
Rose forms the floral centre of the composition, appearing rich and sophisticated while retaining the dry character of a chypre. Its softness contrasts with the spices and earthy patchouli, creating a more modern interpretation of a classic rose fragrance.
Base Note
The composition settles on patchouli.
Patchouli provides woody, earthy and darker depth, balancing the luminosity of bergamot and rose. In Diptyque's contemporary interpretation of the chypre structure, patchouli takes a central role in place of the heavier mossy character associated with traditional chypres.
Fragrance Notes
- Top: Bergamot, Pink Peppercorn
- Heart: Rose
- Base: Patchouli