Fragrance comparison

Molinard de Molinard vs Sublime Balkiss

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,269 ratings analysed

Molinard de Molinard

Molinard · 1979

3.96497 votes

Rank #10,863 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sublime Balkiss

The Different Company

3.821,772 votes

Rank #3,400 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime Balkiss takes 4 of 7 categories.

Molinard de Molinard
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sublime Balkiss
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Molinard de Molinard3/7

Sublime Balkiss4/7

Ratings & consensus: Molinard de Molinard
Community sentiment: Sublime Balkiss
Longevity: Sublime Balkiss
Sillage & projection: Sublime Balkiss
Value for money: Molinard de Molinard
Versatility: Molinard de Molinard
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sublime Balkiss

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Molinard de MolinardMolinard

Sublime BalkissThe Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 1,772 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerMolinard de MolinardRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

235 votes

35%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,603 votes

Category winnerSublime BalkissMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySublime Balkiss

SillageSublime Balkiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value41

Category winnerMolinard de MolinardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

floral100%

fruity92%

green84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both green, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesAsafoetidaBlack CurrantCassisFruity NotesLemonBergamot

Heart

NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose

Base

VetiverIncenseLabdanumMuskAmberPatchouli

Top

Violet LeavesBergamot

Heart

Black CurrantLilacLily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian Rose

Base

PatchouliheatherCacao

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer53

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMolinard de MolinardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex30

Women66

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,863

PerfumerMolinard

Launched1979

Reviews9

Overall rank#3,400

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews97

Category winnerSublime BalkissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard de Molinard opens with a sharp, invigorating snap of crushed green stems, tangy cassis, and bitter asafoetida paired with bright bergamot. It feels like stepping outside right after a morning rain shower when the garden air is cool and pungent. As the initial herbal bite settles, a dewy floral heart of yellow…

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Sublime Balkiss by The Different Company is a refreshing chypre floral scent for those seeking a crisp, green profile. It opens with bright bergamot and violet leaves, settling into a heart of black currant and Bulgarian rose. This balanced, clean fragrance suits casual daytime wear in spring and summer, offering a na…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Molinard de Molinard or Sublime Balkiss?

Sublime Balkiss takes 4 of 7 categories. Molinard de Molinard is rated 3.96/5 from 497 votes; Sublime Balkiss is rated 3.82/5 from 1,772 votes. Choose Molinard de Molinard for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sublime Balkiss for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Molinard de Molinard or Sublime Balkiss?

They last about the same: Sublime Balkiss 67/100, Molinard de Molinard 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Molinard de Molinard or Sublime Balkiss?

Projection is very close: Sublime Balkiss 59/100, Molinard de Molinard 58/100 for sillage.

Do Molinard de Molinard and Sublime Balkiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Molinard de Molinard or Sublime Balkiss better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Molinard de Molinard and Sublime Balkiss?

Molinard de Molinard has top notes of Green Notes, Asafoetida, Black Currant and Cassis, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Incense, Labdanum and Musk. Sublime Balkiss has top notes of Violet Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli, heather and Cacao.