Lancôme · 2011
Balafre
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
woody
aromatic
grounded
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Balafre by Lancôme is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Balafre was launched in 2011. Top notes are Green Notes, Lime, Cypress, Chamomile, Lavender and Neroli; middle notes are Pine needles, Clary Sage, Geranium, Carnation and Cedar; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather, Musk and Amber.
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
Lancôme is a French heritage designer house whose fragrance line at Scendira is overwhelmingly feminine (42 of 42 live pieces) and anchored by long-running franchises, La Vie Est Belle, Trésor, Miracle, Idôle, Hypnôse. The dominant family is gourmand (13 pieces), with fresh and floral at 8 each; top accords across the range are sweet, floral, fruity, powdery and fresh. Prices run from about $19 for hair mists up to $270 for the Absolue and Oud Bouquet luxury tier. Standout live picks: La Vie Est Belle Vanille Nude Hair & Body Mist (warm vanilla powder and soft white florals, $30.60), Oud Bouquet Eau de Parfum (sweet oud praline with vanilla rose and warm spice cream, $270), Absolue Le Parfum (fresh white tea rose with powdery musks, $270), Hypnôse Eau de Toilette (creamy white flowers with tropical sweetness and vetiver, $90), and Absolue 1001 Roses (fresh rose petals with mineral sparkle, $270).
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