The Different Company 2008 EDP

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Sublime Balkiss

by Céline Ellena

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The Different Company Sublime Balkiss is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Céline Ellena. Sublime Balkiss opens with Bergamot and Violet Leaf, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily of the Valley, Lilac, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Patchouli, and Heather. The Different Company's Sublime Balkiss carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one is a divisive green floral: some find it a gorgeous, ethereal spring garden, others a messy clash of notes. Its subtle nature means those who love it might need to reapply often.
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Sublime Balkiss Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, green, and floral profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and suitable for the office due to its moderate projection. However, its often-reported short longevity and mild character limit its appropriateness for formal events where a more impactful fragrance might be preferred.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Sublime Balkiss opens with a sharp, ozonic burst of violet leaf and bergamot, evoking wet, freshly cut greenery. Soon, a watery floral heart emerges with rose, lily of the valley, and lilac, underpinned by a tart blackcurrant. As it settles, hints of earthy patchouli and a touch of raw cacao add a subtle, grounded depth.

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