elemiOpens with
CedarHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Electimuss · Sold as unisex
Capua
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where the smoky aroma of elemi mingles with the earthy notes of cedar and vetiver.
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CapuaLuxury · $250+
52%Similar accords, often for lessNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Eau de Parfum · Narciso RodriguezPremium tier, $100–250 · shares cedar, vetiver and amber8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Capua by Electimuss, launched in 2020 and crafted by perfumer Christian Provenzano, is a smoky woody scent that channels the ancient Roman art of perfumery. The fragrance opens with elemi, creating an aromatic contrast to the rich earthiness of cedar and vetiver in its heart. As it settles into a base of cashmere wood and amber, Capua embodies the seductive warmth of rare and exotic ingredients gathered along the Silk Road.
Capua's aromatic opening is bright but fleeting, so apply it in layers to ensure its warmth lingers. The base notes take about an hour to fully emerge, so plan accordingly for a scent that evolves throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Capua, Electimuss
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Christian Provenzano
Modern sensualityChristian Provenzano is a perfumer at Firmenich known for his ability to create fragrances that are both contemporary and deeply sensual.
Designer Electimuss
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The originalCapuaElectimuss · Luxury · $250+Narciso Rodriguez · 2018Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Eau de ParfumShares Cedar, Vetiver and Amber$100–250★ 4.16 (2,583)55%Match
Jo Malone London · 2019Willow & AmberShares Vetiver, Cashmere wood and Amber$100–250★ 4.29 (156)52%Match
Robert Piguet · 2019AtomicaShares 4 of its 10 notes$100–250★ 3.89 (56)50%Match
Penhaligon's · 2018Marylebone WoodShares Cedar, Vetiver and Amber$100–250★ 3.78 (73)
With Electimuss Platinum Muscus
Adds warm spicy, floral and rose; shares amber.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 11%.