Jo Malone London 2019 Cologne

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Poppy & Barley

by Mathilde Bijaoui

Jo Malone London Poppy & Barley is a Cologne launched in 2019, created by Mathilde Bijaoui. Poppy & Barley opens with Blackcurrant, Fig, and Violet, settles into a heart of Powdery, Wheat, and Poppy, and dries down to a base of Musk, Barley, and Bran. Jo Malone London's Poppy & Barley carries a Favourite verdict, a powdery-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.
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
Poppy & Barley Eau de Cologne bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 19%
Fruity 13%
Green 13%
Sweet 35%
Warm 8%
Woody 1%
Earthy 9%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

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.

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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.