Balafre (Vintage) by Lancôme
Men 1967
Description
Balafre (Vintage) by Lancôme is a woody chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 1967, this composition was created by perfumer Gerard Goupy. The top notes unfold with cypress, green notes, chamomile, lavender, bergamot and neroli; the heart reveals pine needles, statice, cedar, carnation and geranium; while the base notes settle on oakmoss, leather, vetiver, musk and amber.
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When to wear it (votes)
- Winter 21%
- Spring 24%
- Summer 17%
- Autumn 38%
- Day 58%
- Night 42%
Key notes
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Top
Cypress
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Heart
Pine Needles
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Base
oakmoss
Community
372 votes
- Positive 92%
- Negative 5.1%
- Neutral 2.7%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
1,037 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
372 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Autumn
219 votes
Time of day
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126 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Balafre (Vintage)
Balafre (Vintage) by Lancôme is a woody chypre fragrance for men. Launched in 1967, this composition was created by perfumer Gerard Goupy. The top notes unfold with cypress, green notes, chamomile, lavender, bergamot and neroli; the heart reveals pine needles, statice, cedar, carnation and geranium; while the base notes settle on oakmoss, leather, vetiver, musk and amber.
Woods and mosses Green, herbal and fougère Flowers Musk, amber and animalic
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
127 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
168 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
63 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
52 votes
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DIO
It was the one my dad used, and it looked great.