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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 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.
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  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
Poppy & Barley Eau de Cologne bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Powdery
90%
Fruity
80%
Floral
70%
Sweet
50%
Woody
30%
Musky
30%

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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.

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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.

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