Leonard Paris 1983 EDT

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Balahe

by Daniel Molière

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Leonard Paris Balahe is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1983, created by Daniel Molière. Balahe opens with Anise, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Leonard Paris's Balahe carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Balahe is a grand, unapologetically 80s powerhouse that refuses to be ignored. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with some hailing it as a masterpiece and others finding it overwhelming. Definitely for those who appreciate a bold, vintage statement.
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  • Mysterious
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Balahe 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense, complex profile make it unsuitable for casual or office wear. However, its exotic and seductive nature is perfect for date nights and formal events, particularly in cooler temperatures.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

An opulent floral oriental, Balahe opens with a rich burst of aldehydic plum and pineapple, spiced with anise and coriander. The heart unfurls into a heady bouquet of tuberose, iris, and ylang-ylang, creating a creamy, powdery depth. As it settles, a warm, animalic base of civet and opoponax emerges, grounded by sandalwood and vanilla, leaving a long-lasting, seductive trail.

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