The Different Company Sublime Balkiss: released in 2008, floral, fruity and green, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Different Company Sublime Balkiss dupe we found is V Canto Ensis — 90% match, about $210 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Different Company Sublime Balkiss dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Different Company Sublime Balkiss | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V Canto Ensis | 90% | about $210* (+282%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Montale Chypre Fruite | 84% | about $90 (+64%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Amethyst | 81% | about $85* (+55%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Zara Waterlily Tea Dress | 78% | about $30* (−45%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Oriflame Freya | 87% | about $20 (−64%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Strikes remarkably close to the green cassis, metallic violet leaf, and earthy woods signature of Sublime Balkiss.
It shares its green, fruity and floral accords with The Different Company Sublime Balkiss, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 484 community ratings.
Offers a bold, modern fruity-chypre arrangement echoing the tart berry and patchouli balance of Sublime Balkiss.
It shares its fruity, woody and citrus accords with The Different Company Sublime Balkiss, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 940 community ratings.
Evokes a similar lush blend of dark berries and leafy rose over a cool, woody background.
It shares its fruity, woody and floral accords with The Different Company Sublime Balkiss, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 7,421 community ratings.
Captures the airy, dewy green freshness and aromatic floral brightness found in the opening of Sublime Balkiss.
It shares its green, citrus and floral accords with The Different Company Sublime Balkiss, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,503 community ratings.
Echoes the cool aquatic-floral and wild berry accords of Sublime Balkiss with a crisp, ozonic finish.
It shares its woody, fresh and floral accords with The Different Company Sublime Balkiss, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,240 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Oriflame Freya, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than The Different Company Sublime Balkiss.
Montale Chypre Fruite, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for The Different Company Sublime Balkiss.
V Canto Ensis, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — V Canto Ensis actually costs about $225 a year MORE than The Different Company Sublime Balkiss. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Montale Chypre Fruite comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Different Company Sublime Balkiss notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-16.