Eau de Caron
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Side by side
Eau de Caron vs. Balafre
Eau de Caron peaks in fall, while Balafre belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Eau de Caron | Balafre | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1980 | 2011 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | Gerard Lefort | Gerard Goupy |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Eau de Caron
Aromatic
Citrus
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Mossy
Balafre
Aromatic
Woody
Green
Fresh Spicy
Conifer
Mossy
Citrus
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotLemonAldehydesMandarin OrangeBasilClary SageGreen Notes
Green NotesLimeCypressChamomileLavenderNeroli
Heart
CarnationCedarwoodJasmineOrange BlossomOrchidThyme
Pine NeedlesClary SageGeraniumCarnationCedar
Base
OakmossLeatherBenzoinMyrrhPatchouliVanillaAmbergris
OakmossVetiverLeatherMuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Eau de Caron | Balafre | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a discontinued chypre that smells like someone who read the room before entering it. The carnation is the tell, it's there, it's not subtle, and it either gets you or it doesn't.Eau de Caron
This one earns attention the old-fashioned way. Aromatic and woody, with enough green to keep it sharp and enough oakmoss to keep it honest. It's the kind of fragrance that grows on you instead of.Balafre