Atkinsons 2017 EDT

F ££ Favourite

Californian Poppy (new)

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Atkinsons Californian Poppy (new) is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017. Californian Poppy (new) opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Poppy, Orange Blossom, and Calone, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Incense. Atkinsons's Californian Poppy (new) carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher and polarising as hell. Some rave about its unique fresh dryness, while others get nothing but stale fags or detergents. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sniff before you splurge.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Masculine
  • Elegant
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Californian Poppy (new) Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean profile makes it quite versatile for casual and office wear, though its subtle nature means it wouldn't project enough for a bustling formal event. Reviews suggest a close-to-skin performance, making it less ideal for occasions requiring strong sillage, but perfect for a gym session or a relaxed day out.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a brisk, peppery citrus kick from bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper, quickly ushering in a clean, airy floral heart of jasmine, orange blossom, and an abstract poppy note. The calone adds a touch of aquatic freshness before settling into a soft, musky cedar base with just a hint of earthy incense. It’s fresh, dry, and surprisingly clean, though some pick up a smoky facet.

Similar

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Californian Poppy (new) Eau de Toilette - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Californian Poppy (new) Eau de Toilette - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.