What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is grapefruit. The heart brings orris root. On the skin it settles into musk. Overall it smells iris and powdery.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
La Captivante notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Bourjois La Captivante EDP
Bourjois is the house behind La Captivante EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Who will like La Captivante
The strongest accord is iris (100%), followed by powdery and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy iris and powdery smells and notes like orris root and musk.
How far La Captivante spreads
Projection is soft: people must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Tom Ford Violet Blonde and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros spread further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: fall, summer, spring and winter.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Violet Blonde has more depth.
More from Bourjois
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If you like La Captivante, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Violet Blonde (2 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (2 shared notes), Sospiro Vibrato (3 shared notes) and Tiziana Terenzi Eclix (2 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can men wear La Captivante?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does La Captivante last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.