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Poppy & Barley Eau de Cologne bottle Poppy & Barley EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
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2019 Year 2020
££ Price Tier £
Bright Herb Eau de Parfum bottle Bright Herb EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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 - Bright Herb EDP
Bright Herb echoes Jo Malone's Scarlet Poppy Intense with its creamy milky fig, poppy seed and cosy tonka warmth. That soft, effortless seduction comes through, though it wears flatter and skin-closer than the richer original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Poppy & Barley EDC
Bright Herb EDP

Notes

Only in Bright Herb
Ambrette 100%
Shared Notes
Poppy 30% vs 34%
Only in Poppy & Barley
Powdery 36% Wheat 34%
Only in Bright Herb
Fig 39% Orris 27%
Shared Notes
Barley 35% vs 32%
Only in Poppy & Barley
Musk 35% Bran 30%

Accords

Poppy & Barley Bright Herb
90%
Powdery
55%
80%
Fruity
60%
50%
Sweet
80%
Creamy
75%
70%
Floral
45%
Gourmand
60%
30%
Woody
30%
Musky
Powdery shared
90%
55%
Fruity shared
80%
60%
Sweet shared
50%
80%
75%
Floral shared
70%
45%
60%
30%
30%

Performance

Poppy & Barley Bright Herb
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.

Bright Herb

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The cosy, creamy fig-gourmand suits spring and autumn best, staying comforting without the heaviness of deep winter scents.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Soft and snuggly, it works for casual, daily and date wear and is gentle enough for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, fruity, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Poppy & Barley EDC
Bright Herb EDP
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