Poppy & Barley
“Poppy & Barley by Jo Malone London is a fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a powdery, sponsored composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Poppy & Barley by Jo Malone London, launched in 2018 and crafted by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui, captures the essence of English fields with a vibrant poppy top note and a cocooning base of barley. The fragrance opens with green notes and red rose to evoke the vivid colors of poppies dancing in the wind before transitioning into a warm embrace of bran absolute and white musk. This contrast between the delicate fragility of poppies and the solid warmth of barley creates a distinctive olfactory experience that is quintessentially British.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to ensure that both the vibrant green and floral top notes and the warm, cocooning base of barley and white musk are present. This fragrance is best for daytime wear as it offers a fresh yet comforting scent that lasts throughout the day without overpowering.
Mathilde Bijaoui
Founding perfumer · 73 fragrances
Designer Jo Malone London
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The story behind the bottle.
The gentle breeze through an English meadow where bright red poppies sway among the nourishing golden barley, creating a serene and comforting scene.
Fig. 01 — Poppy & Barley, Jo Malone London
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