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Balafre

3.8768 ratings·Men·2011·Aromatic Fougere

Opens with Green Notes, Lime, Chamomile, Cypress, Lavender, Neroli moves through Pine Needles, Clary Sage, Geranium, Carnation, Cedar and settles into Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather, Musk, Amber.

Main Accords

aromaticwoodygreenfresh spicycitrus

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

aromatic
100%
woody
80%
green
59%
fresh spicy
39%
citrus
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Chamomile

Chamomile

Cypress

Cypress

Green Notes

Green Notes

Lavender

Lavender

lime

lime

Neroli

Neroli

Heart Notes

carnation

carnation

Cedar

Cedar

clary sage

clary sage

Geranium

Geranium

Pine needles

Pine needles

Base Notes

Amber

Amber

Leather

Leather

Musk

Musk

Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Vetiver

Vetiver

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

100%

Summer

100%

Autumn

100%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

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Reminds Me Of

Subjective associations — scents that users say evoke a similar feeling or memory.

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Uncategorized
Lacoste

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Uncategorized
Xeryus

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Community

What People Think

3.87

68 imported community ratings

Reviews

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