Castile
Penhaligon's1998
Side by side
Castile vs. Sublime Balkiss
Castile peaks in summer, while Sublime Balkiss belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Castile | Sublime Balkiss | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1998 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp | Céline Ellena |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Castile
No accord data yet.
Sublime Balkiss
Floral
Fruity
Green
Ozonic
Woody
Citrus
Patchouli
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Violet LeafBergamot
Heart—
LilacLily of the ValleyRoseBlackcurrant
Base—
PatchouliHeatherCacao
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Castile | Sublime Balkiss | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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