Gender:men
Perfumer:Gerard Goupy
Balafre Vintage
Lancome
Main Accords
aromaticwoodygreenfresh spicyearthymossyfloralleatherherbalcitrus
aromatic
woody
green
fresh spicy
earthy
mossy
floral
leather
herbal
citrus
Notes Pyramid
Top Notes
Cypress, Green Notes, Chamomile, Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli
Heart Notes
Pine Tree Needles, Clary Sage, Cedar, Carnation, Geranium
Base Notes
Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver, Musk, Amber
Notes Pyramid
Top Notes
Cypress, Green Notes, Chamomile, Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli
Heart Notes
Pine Tree Needles, Clary Sage, Cedar, Carnation, Geranium
Base Notes
Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver, Musk, Amber
Overall Rating
4.4
18 votes
Sillage
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Moderate
Longevity
0h2h4h6h8h10h12h+
8.6 hrs
About This Fragrance
Balafre (Vintage) by Lancôme is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Balafre (Vintage) was launched in 1967. The nose behind this fragrance is Gerard Goupy. Top notes are Cypress, Green Notes, Chamomile, Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli; middle notes are Pine Tree Needles, Clary Sage, Cedar, Carnation and Geranium; base notes are Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. The fragrance was named after a famous person of the history of France. \'Balafre\' means ‘scar’, and Le Balafre (The Scarred) was the nickname of Henry I de Lorianne, Duke of Guise, one of the actors of the St. Bartholomew’s Massacre, who had a scar on his face. The fragrance was launched in 1967 and is considered to be a classical fragrance for men. Balafre is rare and expensive as it is not in mass production any longer. Eau de Toilette can be ordered at the Lancome institute in Paris. This sharp day-time fragrance is ideal for cold weather wear. The top notes are bergamot, cypress, green herbs, lavender and neroli. The heart notes are carnation, cedar, musk sage, fern, geranium, oregano, and pine needles. The base notes are amber, leather musk, oak moss and vetiver
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