Lancôme 1967 EDT

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Balafre (Vintage)

by Gérard Goupy

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Lancôme Balafre (Vintage) is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1967, created by Gérard Goupy. Balafre (Vintage) opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Neroli, and Cypress, settles into a heart of Pine Needle, Cedar, Geranium, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Vetiver. Lancôme's Balafre (Vintage) carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly timeless woody chypre, Balafre is a classic for a reason. Vintage, yes, but far from dated. It offers a unique blend of green freshness and earthy depth that still captivates today.
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  • Classic
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
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Balafre (Vintage) Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

With its moderate performance and balanced, refined character, Balafre is versatile for most daily situations. It's particularly well-suited for casual and office wear, though its classic elegance can also carry through to dates, especially in the autumn months.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Balafre opens with a refreshing burst of green notes, bright bergamot, and calming lavender, hinting at an aromatic journey. Soon, the heart emerges, dominated by crisp pine needle and sturdy cedar, interwoven with the spicy warmth of carnation. The experience deepens into a rich base of earthy oakmoss, supple leather, and a hint of musky amber, grounding the scent in a sophisticated embrace.

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