Balafre
LancômeEau de Toilette2011
Side by side
Balafre vs. 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance
Balafre rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Balafre | 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | — |
| Launched | 2011 | 2021 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Gerard Goupy | Yvo van Regteren Altena |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Balafre
Aromatic
Woody
Green
Fresh Spicy
Conifer
Mossy
Citrus
Earthy
1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesLimeCypressChamomileLavenderNeroli
LemonRosemaryPetitgrainBergamot
Heart
Pine NeedlesClary SageGeraniumCarnationCedar
GeraniumLavenderCypressCardamom
Base
OakmossVetiverLeatherMuskAmber
SandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedarAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Balafre | 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
It's not built to announce itself. The fougère structure is classical, the natural ingredients are anything but casual. Some will find it too quiet, too reserved.1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance