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Balafre Vert Eau de Toilette by Lancôme (1974): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Lancôme/Balafre Vert

Balafre Vert by Lancôme

Eau de Toilette / 1974

Balafre Vert

Eau de Toilette · MASCULINE

7.4/ 1012 ratings

WoodyChypreGreen

Spicy

Fresh

Released: 1974
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

Balafre VertLancôme

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Green Notes Cypress

Heart notes

Geranium Cedar Sage Fern Cloves Pine Tree

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Woody

Chypre

Green

Spicy

Fresh

Earthy

aromatic

fresh spicy

herbal

lavender

mossy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity8.2 / 10

Sillage6.5 / 10

Value6.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day75%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male89%
Female0%
Unisex11%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.4/10

Very Good

12 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Balafre Vert by Lancôme smell like?+

Balafre Vert by Lancôme features a layered composition opening with Bergamot, Neroli, and Lavender at the top, Geranium, Cedar, and Sage at the heart, Musk, Oakmoss, and Vetiver in the base. The overall character is woody, chypre, green.

What are the notes in Balafre Vert?+

Top notes: Bergamot, Neroli, Lavender, Green Notes, and Cypress. Heart notes: Geranium, Cedar, Sage, Fern, Cloves, and Pine Tree. Base notes: Musk, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber, and Leather.

Is Balafre Vert for men or women?+

Balafre Vert by Lancôme is designed for men.

When was Balafre Vert released?+

Balafre Vert by Lancôme was launched in 1974 as a Eau de Toilette.

What fragrances are similar to Balafre Vert?+

Fragrances similar to Balafre Vert include Balafre by Lancôme, Balafre Brun by Lancôme, Balafre (Vintage) by Lancôme, Monsieur Lanvin by Lanvin, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Balafre Vert by Lancôme is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Balafre Vert was launched in 1974. Top notes are Lavender, Green Notes, Cypress, Bergamot and Neroli; middle notes are Pine Tree, Geranium, Sage, Fern, Cedar and Cloves; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather, Musk and Amber.