Castile
Penhaligon's1998
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Castile vs. Sublime Balkiss
Is Castile better than Sublime Balkiss?
Castile peaks in summer, while Sublime Balkiss belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Castile and Sublime Balkiss?
| Castile | Sublime Balkiss | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1998 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp | Céline Ellena |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Castile and Sublime Balkiss smell?
Castile
No accord data yet.
Sublime Balkiss
Floral
Fruity
Green
Ozonic
Woody
Citrus
Patchouli
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Castile and Sublime Balkiss share?
Top—
Violet LeafBergamot
Heart—
LilacLily of the ValleyRoseBlackcurrant
Base—
PatchouliHeatherCacao
Notes both fragrances share
Where they fit
When and where do Castile and Sublime Balkiss work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Castile or Sublime Balkiss?
| Castile | Sublime Balkiss | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Castile and Sublime Balkiss?
Castile doesn't pretend to be anything it isn't. Traditional soap, elevated by Penhaligon's. That's the whole appeal. For someone who finds most fragrances loud and excessive, this is honest.Castile
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
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