The smell in short
The first thing you smell is fig and violet. The heart brings powdery notes and wheat. On the skin it settles into barley and white musk. Overall it smells powdery and fruity.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Poppy & Barley notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Jo Malone London Poppy & Barley EDC
Poppy & Barley EDC is made by Jo Malone London. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by fruity and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and fruity smells and notes like powdery notes and barley. Less obvious notes include black currant, poppy and bran. Perfume fans rate it 3.86 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €47. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Parfums M Micallef M. Micallef Paris Ananda and Mancera Pearl.
Poppy & Barley for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
How far Poppy & Barley spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Mancera Pearl spreads further.
If you like Poppy & Barley, try these
Similar picks to try: Parfums M Micallef M. Micallef Paris Ananda (3 shared notes), Mancera Pearl (3 shared notes), Berdoues 1902 Violette (4 shared notes) and Phlur Father Figure unisex (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Berdoues 1902 Violette starts from €17.
Questions people ask
When did Poppy & Barley come out?
It came out in 2019.
Does Poppy & Barley last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.