Balafre (Vintage)

Balafre (Vintage)byLancôme 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, Chamomile, Green Notes, Lavender, Neroli and Bergamot; 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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