The Different Company Sublime Balkiss Eau de Parfum 100ml is a modern chypre-floral fragrance composed by perfumer Céline Ellena and launched in 2008. Named after Balkis — the legendary Queen of Sheba — the composition pairs a juicy fruity-floral top of violet leaves, bergamot, blackberry, blueberry and cassis with a romantic heart of Damask rose, lilac and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a sensual drydown of dual patchoulis, heather and cocoa powder.
About The Different Company
The Different Company is a French niche perfume house founded in 2000 by Jean-Claude Ellena (the legendary in-house perfumer at Hermès) and Thierry de Baschmakoff. The brand has been built around the philosophy of "perfume as poetry" — small-batch compositions with refillable bottles, focused on storytelling rather than mass appeal. Céline Ellena, Jean-Claude's daughter, has composed many of the house's signature scents including Sublime Balkiss.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Violet Leaves, Bergamot, Blackberry, Cassis, Blueberry
- Heart: Damask Rose, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley
- Base: Patchouli (traditional & modern), Heather, Cocoa Powder
Olfactory family: Chypre Floral | Launched: 2008 | Perfumer: Céline Ellena
Who it's for
Sublime Balkiss suits anyone drawn to modern, refined niche compositions — particularly fans of fruity-floral chypres with a hint of gourmand cocoa warmth. It is a year-round wear with particular elegance in autumn and winter, ideal for evening occasions, dressed-up dinners and any context where a polished but distinctive sillage adds to the moment. Equally well-suited to men who appreciate floral-chypre compositions in the niche tradition.
How to wear it
- Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the neck and behind the ears — at around 15cm
- Apply over moisturised skin to extend longevity
- Avoid rubbing wrists together to preserve the fruity-violet top
- Two to three sprays is plenty; the patchouli-cocoa base projects beautifully into the evening
Specifications
- Size: 100ml (refillable bottle)
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Gender: Unisex (women and men)
- Brand: The Different Company
- Year: 2008
- Perfumer: Céline Ellena
- Family: Chypre Floral
