The scent
« Last winter, the topic took shape: a Chypre, a true story teller. I have worn this fragrance on me and just for me for the first time in my career. It’s a surprising fragrance, with a familiar touch to it. The writing is modern and yet easy to understand, with just enough chapters to complete the story And suddenly the name aroused, Balkiss the real name of the queen of Sheba, a most beautiful, wise and mysterious woman who, centuries later, is still mesmerizing. Sublime and we are bewitched Balkiss and eternal, perfect beauty is with us.» Céline Ellena. Sublime Balkiss is definitely a modern chypre that reminds us of chypre from the older days.
The essence of Patchouli is used for it’s warm notes with two types of essential oils: A traditional well know oil, sensual and mysterious and a fraction of the essential oil with the heart notes. Notes include : Patchouli, Violet, Black and purple berries, Blueberry, Blackberries, Blackcurrant, Damascus Rose from Bulgaria, Clusters of Lilac...
The bottle
Designed by Thierry de Baschmakoff, the 50ml 1.7Oz.is a perfectly shaped glass bottle in the style of the 250ml and 90ml along with a solid matal cap and reburned glass surface that epitomizes the brand's values.
