Jo Malone London 2019 EDC

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Poppy & Barley

by Mathilde Bijaoui

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Jo Malone London Poppy & Barley is a Cologne launched in 2019, created by Mathilde Bijaoui. Poppy & Barley opens with Violet, Fig, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Poppy, Wheat, and Powdery, and dries down to a base of Bran, Barley, and Musk. Jo Malone London's Poppy & Barley carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
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Poppy & Barley Eau de Cologne 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.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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.

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Water\Aqua\Eau, Fragrance (Parfum), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol, Isoeugenol, Citral, Methyl 2-Octynoate

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Poppy & Barley Cologne by Jo Malone London captures the essence of a sun-drenched meadow, where soft florals and grains mingle in the breeze. The opening is a tender blend of juicy fig, tart blackcurrant and powdery violet, quickly settling into a creamy, gently sweet heart of poppy, rose, wheat and a veil of powder. As it dries down, a comforting base of barley, bran and clean white musk emerges, evoking the scent of warm bread, fresh laundry and the subtle sweetness of wildflowers. The overall effect is delicate, clean and subtly fruity, with a nostalgic, almost pastoral charm-never loud, always quietly alluring.

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Where to buy

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