Fragrance comparison

Sublime Balkiss vs Molinard de Molinard

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,269 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sublime Balkiss

The Different Company

3.821,772 votes

Rank #3,400 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Molinard de Molinard

Molinard · 1979

3.96497 votes

Rank #10,863 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime Balkiss takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sublime Balkiss
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
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 Balkiss4/7

Molinard de Molinard3/7

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

Sublime BalkissThe Different Company

Molinard de MolinardMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 1,772 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMolinard de MolinardRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,603 votes

35%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerSublime BalkissMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySublime Balkiss

SillageSublime Balkiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMolinard de MolinardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

green84%

ozonic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

green100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesBergamot

Heart

Black CurrantLilacLily-of-the-ValleyBulgarian Rose

Base

PatchouliheatherCacao

Top

Green NotesAsafoetidaBlack CurrantCassisFruity NotesLemonBergamot

Heart

NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose

Base

VetiverIncenseLabdanumMuskAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring87

Summer53

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night41

Category winnerMolinard de MolinardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex38

Women55

Men4

Unisex30

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,400

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews97

Overall rank#10,863

PerfumerMolinard

Launched1979

Reviews9

Category winnerSublime BalkissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Sublime Balkiss or Molinard de Molinard?

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

Which lasts longer, Sublime Balkiss or Molinard de Molinard?

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

Which projects more, Sublime Balkiss or Molinard de Molinard?

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

Do Sublime Balkiss and Molinard de Molinard smell similar?

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

Is Sublime Balkiss or Molinard de Molinard 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 Sublime Balkiss and Molinard de Molinard?

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. 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.