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Blackberry & Bay Eau de Cologne bottle Blackberry & Bay EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
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2012 Year -
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No.486 Blackberry & Bay Eau de Parfum bottle No.486 Blackberry & Bay EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blackberry & Bay EDC
A sparkling, leafy-fruity classic that perfectly captures the wild tangle of blackberry brambles and crushed green leaves. Effortlessly lively, natural, and utterly wearable for any daytime occasion.
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Our Verdict - No.486 Blackberry & Bay EDP
A close-enough take on Jo Malone's Blackberry & Bay cologne - the tart grapefruit-into-blackberry transition and herbal bay leaf heart land well, though Eden's version fades to a simpler woody base rather than the original's more nuanced fruity-green balance.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blackberry & Bay EDC
No.486 Blackberry & Bay EDP

Notes

Blackberry & Bay
No.486 Blackberry & Bay
Only in Blackberry & Bay
Blackberry 100%
Only in No.486 Blackberry & Bay
Grapefruit 63% Floral 37%
Shared Notes
Bay Leaf 100% vs 45%
Only in No.486 Blackberry & Bay
Blackberry 55%
Shared Notes
Cedar 100% vs 46%
Only in No.486 Blackberry & Bay
Vetiver 53%

Accords

Blackberry & Bay No.486 Blackberry & Bay
100%
Fruity
60%
60%
Woody
45%
50%
Green
55%
40%
Aromatic
Fresh
40%
Floral
30%
20%
Sweet
15%
Camphor
Fruity shared
100%
60%
Woody shared
60%
45%
Green shared
50%
55%
40%
40%
30%
20%
15%

Performance

Blackberry & Bay No.486 Blackberry & Bay
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blackberry & Bay

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp, tart blackberry and lively bay leaf make this ideal for spring and summer, providing a refreshing, green lift in warm weather. Its light, breezy character is less suited for winter, where it may feel too sheer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Low projection and a clean, natural vibe make it perfect for daytime, office, or casual wear. It's versatile but too transparent for formal events, and its brisk freshness works well for light outdoor or athletic use.

No.486 Blackberry & Bay

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
51%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, green, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blackberry & Bay EDC
No.486 Blackberry & Bay EDP
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