Cacharel pour L'Homme
CacharelEau de Toilette1981
Side by side
Cacharel pour L'Homme vs. Balafre (Vintage)
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cacharel pour L'Homme | Balafre (Vintage) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1981 | 1967 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Gerard Goupy | Gerard Goupy |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cacharel pour L'Homme
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Floral
Earthy
Fresh
Citrus
Powdery
Balafre (Vintage)
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Floral
Earthy
Herbal
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
NutmegBergamotLavenderClary Sage
BergamotCypressGreen NotesLavenderNeroliChamomile
Heart
CarnationGeraniumYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyCyclamenJasmine
CedarwoodCarnationClary SageGeranium
Base
PineVetiverCedarwoodOakmossSandalwoodAmberMusk
OakmossLeatherVetiverAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cacharel pour L'Homme | Balafre (Vintage) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a fragrance that feels genuinely of its era, the lavender and clary sage opening is quintessentially 1980s masculine, but the florals in the heart prevent it from feeling dated.Cacharel pour L'Homme
This is a fragrance with opinions. The kind that opens sharp and never apologizes for it. The oakmoss isn't background noise, it's the whole point. What could have been another standard masculine.Balafre (Vintage)