Balkis opens as a very strong, heavy, incense with some woody notes, the oud probably. At 2 hours on me it has become a sweet, warm amber floral that slowly fades out.. I cant identify the actual flowers involved but it seems similiar to poeme at this point to me.
Sillage was huge for first hour or more fading to a skin scent at 3 hours. Lasted over 5 hours.
-- just adding that I have the roll on oil version
