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    Side by side

    Emporio Armani City Glam for Her vs. Sublime Balkiss

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Emporio Armani City Glam for Her vs. Sublime Balkiss
    Emporio Armani City Glam for HerSublime Balkiss
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20052008
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerAnnick Menardo, Olivier CrespCéline Ellena
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Emporio Armani City Glam for Her

    Fruity
    Floral
    Earthy
    Rose
    Woody
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Mossy

    Sublime Balkiss

    Floral
    Fruity
    Green
    Ozonic
    Woody
    Citrus
    Patchouli
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantPlumCoriander
    Violet LeafBergamot
    Heart
    RoseFloral Notes
    LilacLily of the ValleyRoseBlackcurrant
    Base
    OakmossPatchouliWhite Musk
    PatchouliHeatherCacao

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Emporio Armani City Glam for Her vs. Sublime Balkiss
    Emporio Armani City Glam for HerSublime Balkiss
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The rose here divides people, some catch a synthetic edge, others find it perfectly balanced for the price. But that's the wrong argument. City Glam isn't trying to smell expensive.Emporio Armani City Glam for Her
    Chypre has a reputation for being serious, even stern. This one isn't. The cool green opening, violet leaf, bergamot, blackcurrant, hooks you first. Then the florals do what florals do.Sublime Balkiss