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Lancome

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France

Balafre Brun

3.9226 ratings·Men·1974·Woody

Balafre Brun by Lancôme is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Balafre Brun was launched in 1974. Top notes are Chamomile, Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Pine needles, Tobacco, Cloves, Leather and Neroli; base notes are Oakmoss, Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.

Main Accords

woodyaromatictobaccocitrusmossy

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

woody
100%
aromatic
91%
tobacco
82%
citrus
73%
mossy
64%
earthy
54%
herbal
45%
lavender
36%
fresh spicy
27%
sweet
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Bergamot

Chamomile

Chamomile

Lavender

Lavender

Lemon

Lemon

Heart Notes

Cloves

Cloves

Leather

Leather

Neroli

Neroli

Pine needles

Pine needles

tobacco

tobacco

Base Notes

Amber

Amber

Cedar

Cedar

Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Vetiver

Vetiver

VFI

Vote For Ingredients

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Winter

79%

Spring

71%

Summer

29%

Peak

Autumn

100%

Day

64%

Night

93%

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Community

What People Think

3.92

26 imported community ratings

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