Fragrance comparison

300 Km/h vs Balafre

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 13 Oct 2026 355 ratings analysed

300 Km/h

Avon

3.63221 votes

Rank #32,643 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Balafre

Lancôme

4.00134 votes

Rank #7,930 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Balafre takes 6 of 7 categories.

300 Km/h
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Balafre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

300 Km/h1/7

Balafre6/7

Ratings & consensus: Balafre
Community sentiment: Balafre
Longevity: Balafre
Sillage & projection: Balafre
Value for money: 300 Km/h
Versatility: Balafre
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Balafre

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

300 Km/hAvon

BalafreLancôme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 32%Had 68%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%

Category winnerBalafreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

51%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

221 votes

21%Love

61%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerBalafreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBalafre

SillageBalafre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value31

Category winner300 Km/hBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green86%

aromatic72%

warm spicy58%

powdery44%

musky30%

aromatic100%

woody91%

green83%

fresh spicy74%

mossy65%

citrus56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green NotesHerbal Notes

Heart

CypressWhite Cardamom

Base

CedarMuskSandalwood

Top

Green NotesLimeCypressChamomileLavenderNeroli

Heart

Pine needlesClary SageGeraniumCarnationCedar

Base

OakmossVetiverLeatherMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Cypress, Cedar and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer72

Fall67

Winter39

Day100

Night42

Category winnerBalafreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex5

Women3

Men85

Unisex5

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,643

PerfumerGivaudan, Olivier Gillotin, Pierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerBalafreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon 300 Km/h starts with a sharp burst of crushed green notes and dry herbal notes that quickly settle into crisp cypress. As the initial splash clears, smooth cedar wood and soft white cardamom add a clean structure over a light musk base. It delivers a fast, uncomplicated post-workout refresh for warm spring mornin…

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Balafre reads as a green, aromatic woody chypre with a brisk lime and herbal opening, then settles into pine, cedar, oakmoss and vetiver. Reviews point to a fresh, sparkling feel rather than anything sweet or heavy. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic masculine structure, foresty textures and a cleaner old-school styl…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 300 Km/h or Balafre?

Balafre takes 6 of 7 categories. 300 Km/h is rated 3.63/5 from 221 votes; Balafre is rated 4.00/5 from 134 votes. Choose 300 Km/h for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Balafre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 300 Km/h or Balafre?

Balafre lasts longest (Balafre 64/100, 300 Km/h 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 300 Km/h or Balafre?

Balafre projects furthest (Balafre 61/100, 300 Km/h 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 300 Km/h and Balafre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Cypress, Cedar and Musk.

Is 300 Km/h or Balafre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Balafre is the stronger pick. For winter, Balafre is the stronger pick. Balafre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 300 Km/h and Balafre?

300 Km/h has top notes of Green Notes and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Cypress and White Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Balafre has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Cypress and Chamomile, heart notes of Pine needles, Clary Sage, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Musk.