Violet LeavesOpens with
Black CurrantHeart
PatchouliDries down to
Céline EllenaThe nose · 16 fragrances · also made Figuier Noir (2022)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
The Different Company · Sold as unisex
Sublime Balkiss
The crisp snap of a freshly picked violet leaf in an urban park, where modernity meets nature and every note is a reflection of both.
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Sublime BalkissPremium · $100–250
39%Similar accords, often for lessMichael Kors Pour Femme · Michael KorsMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares black currant, bulgarian rose and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008 by The Different Company, Sublime Balkiss was created by Céline Ellena and embodies the brand's signature blend of freshness and depth. It opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot and black currant, which gives way to a heart of lilac and lily-of-the-valley, infused with Bulgarian rose for an elegant floral touch. The base notes of patchouli and heather add earthy warmth, while the unexpected hint of cacao grounds the composition with a subtle sweetness.
Sublime Balkiss has a bright opening that fades within the first hour. To ensure you get the full effect, apply it lightly to pulse points. The earthy base notes linger well into the evening, so this fragrance pairs beautifully with a busy day and an understated night.
Fig. 01 — Sublime Balkiss, The Different Company
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Céline Ellena
The third generation of a Grasse dynastyCéline Ellena is a perfumer born and raised in Grasse into a family of noses — her grandfather, father, and uncle were all perfumers — who made her first attempt at composing a fragrance from olives, flowers, and mint at age six.
Designer The Different Company
More from the house · founded 2000 · France
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With The Different Company Sel de Vetiver
Adds aromatic, earthy and fresh spicy; shares bergamot.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 14%.