La Capitale
The La Capitale formula is a type formula in the Oriental family: 74 raw materials decoded by GC-MS and rebuilt so you can make it yourself, using materials you can order rather than captives no shop will sell you. It opens with Strawberry, Caramel, Peach, Labdanum, a heart of Leather, Saffron, Ginger, Rose, settles on Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber. Below you can see every ingredient of La Capitale; unlock the formula to reveal the exact percentages and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
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Exact percentages, dilutions and dosages for all 74 materials, plus the calculator that scales the recipe to any amount.
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How it worksComposition
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See exact percentages, dilutions and dosage for every one of the 74 materials in this composition.
Anatomy of this formula
What follows is not published anywhere else: it comes from comparing this composition against the other 796 in the catalogue.
Its signature
These materials appear in few other formulas. They are what makes La Capitale recognisable.
- Strawberry Glycidate in 15 of 796 formulas
- Ethyl Benzoate in 20 of 796 formulas
- Anisyl Acetate in 22 of 796 formulas
- Isoamyl Salicylate in 24 of 796 formulas
- Givescone in 29 of 796 formulas
Built from the same palette
If you have the materials for this one, you are halfway to these.
- Erba Leather 39 materials in common
- Erba Gold 37 materials in common
- Opus XIV Royal Tobacco 36 materials in common
- Idôle 35 materials in common
Complexity
74 materials, against a catalogue median of 60. Richer than 75% of the formulas here: expect a long shopping list.
The shared backbone
Materials this formula holds in common with most of modern perfumery.
- Iso E Super in 691 of 796 formulas
- Hedione in 656 of 796 formulas
- Coumarin in 524 of 796 formulas
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FAQ
What is the La Capitale formula?
The La Capitale type formula is a Oriental composition of 74 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and rewritten so every material can actually be bought. It is our own interpretation, not a copy of anyone's sheet.
What notes are in La Capitale?
La Capitale features notes of Strawberry, Caramel, Peach, Labdanum, Leather, Saffron, Ginger, Rose, Vanilla, Benzoin, Amber.
How many ingredients does the La Capitale formula have?
The La Capitale formula contains 74 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact La Capitale recipe?
Yes. The unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage and dilution, which is what you need to weigh it at home. The ingredient list on this page is public; the dosages come with the formula.
How much does it cost to make La Capitale at home?
Making your own La Capitale from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
Do I need experience to use the La Capitale formula?
No. The formula is already in parts per 100, and the batch calculator turns it into the grams to weigh for whatever amount you want to make. You need a 0.01 g scale, perfumer's alcohol and the raw materials on the list.
