96 community ratings

L'Eau du Caporal

1985MenClassic

8.1/ 10

Community score
96 ratings

L'Artisan Parfumeur L'Eau du Caporal is a fresh, citrus-led masculine scent that suits spring and summer days, work and everyday wear; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 91 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.4 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Fougère

What does L'Eau du Caporal smell like?

It opens with lemon and tangerine, and geranium and lavender make up the heart. In the base, vetiver, cedar, patchouli and oakmoss give it a woody, green footing. The overall impression is fresh, floral and lightly spicy, with a clear fougère character.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall not far behind. Daily, business and leisure wear lead the occasions. Most see it as masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme (2011) and Chanel Platinum Égoïste (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.