Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Aromatic
100%
Woody
91%
Green
58%
Fresh Spicy
57%
Earthy
50%
Mossy
48%
Floral
48%
Leather
47%
Citrus
46%
Herbal
46%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Aromatic, Woody, and Green) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Aromatic, Woody, Green, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Aromatic, Woody, Green, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Balafre (Vintage)byLancômeis 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.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Balafre (Vintage) office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.