Eau de Parfum2018
Primrose & Rye
Mathilde BijaouiThe nose · 73 fragrances · also made Gris Charnel Extrait (2022)Portrait →

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Jo Malone London  ·  Sold as unisex

Primrose & Rye

The moment you step outside on a warm summer day, where the air is filled with the scent of blooming primroses and the earthy aroma of rye.

4.18195 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
vanillaaromaticlactonicfloralgreenherbal
Primrose & RyePremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessGleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares vanilla and mimosa8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate18% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak22%
Weak23%
Moderate37%
Long lasting12%
Eternal7%
SillageIntimate33% say strong or enormous
Intimate36%
Moderate31%
Strong17%
Enormous16%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine3%
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Unisex26%
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Feminine71%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2018 by Jo Malone London and crafted by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui, Primrose & Rye is a fragrance that captures the essence of sun-drenched English fields. The composition opens with vibrant primroses and mimosa, evoking the warmth of late summer afternoons. This sunny bouquet is complemented by rich notes of corn and coconut, creating an addictive base of rye and vanilla that adds depth and smokiness. The result is a scent that feels both fresh and comforting, like walking through fields dotted with golden flowers.

How to wear it

This fragrance blooms best close to skin, so apply one or two sprays directly onto pulse points. The aromatic opening notes are bright but fade within an hour, allowing the warm base of vanilla and rye to shine through the rest of the day.

Fig. 01 — Primrose & Rye, Jo Malone London

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03 · The nose

Mathilde Bijaoui

Joyful complexity

Mathilde Bijaoui is a perfumer at IFF whose vibrant, joyful compositions have earned her a place among the most respected creators of her generation.

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Designer Jo Malone London

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With Phaedon Ilanguara

Adds woody, amber and almond; shares vanilla.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

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