Poppy & Barley EDC

Jo Malone London by Mathilde Bijaoui Original

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Jo Malone London Poppy & Barley Oil

Oil Perfumery Dupe

Comparison

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Poppy & Barley EDC Jo Malone London · 2019 U Original

Jo Malone London Poppy & Barley Oil Oil Perfumery · 2020 U Dupe

Top

Violet

Fig

Blackcurrant

Heart

Powdery

Wheat

Poppy

Base

Barley

Musk

Bran

Top

Blackcurrant

Heart

Poppy

Violet

Rose

Base

Barley

Fig

Wheat

Musk

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Poppy & Barley EDC

EDC	Concentration	Oil
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

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Jo Malone London Poppy & Barley Oil

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Our Verdict - Poppy & Barley EDC

A modern English countryside in a bottle-airy, powdery and fig-laced, Poppy & Barley is the ultimate subtle daily scent. Effortlessly elegant, it soothes more than it seduces and never overpowers.

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Our Verdict - Jo Malone London Poppy & Barley Oil

A meticulously crafted floral blend with a touch of barley - fresh enough for daily wear, yet with nuanced warmth for cooler seasons.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Poppy & Barley EDC

Jo Malone London Poppy & Barley Oil

Notes

Shared Notes

Blackcurrant 33% vs 100%

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Violet 33% Fig 33%

Shared Notes

Poppy 30% vs 53%

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Powdery 36% Wheat 34%

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Violet 27% Rose 20%

Shared Notes

Barley 35% vs 36%

Musk 34% vs 15%

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Bran 30%

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Fig 26% Wheat 21%

Accords

Poppy & Barley Jo Malone London Poppy & Barley

90%

Powdery

70%

Floral

90%

80%

Fruity

60%

50%

Sweet

Gourmand

50%

30%

Woody

30%

Musky

30%

Powdery

90%

Floral shared

70%

90%

Fruity shared

80%

60%

Sweet

50%

Gourmand

50%

Woody

30%

Musky shared

30%

Performance

Poppy & Barley Jo Malone London Poppy & Barley

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Intimate

Light

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Poppy & Barley

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

The airy, fresh, powdery and fruity-floral character shines in spring and summer, evoking meadows and soft sun. Its lightness works for mild autumn days but lacks the density for winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Soft projection and gentle sillage make it ideal for office, daily wear and casual settings. Understated elegance suits low-key dates, but it’s too subtle for formal or high-energy occasions.

Jo Malone London Poppy & Barley

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer Autumn

The floral and fresh aspects make it suitable for spring, while the grainy, warm facets offer a nice touch for fall. It's light and fresh enough for summer, but not ideal for winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh floral tones make it a suitable choice for the office and casual occasions. It can work for dates too, though it may lack the intense projection for formal events.