186 community ratings

Poppy & Barley

Perfumer: Mathilde Bijaoui

2018UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.4/ 10

Community score
186 ratings

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Jo Malone Poppy & Barley is a fresh, floral scent, sweet, fruity and lightly powdery, that sits close to everyday wear.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked the warm days; it gets along with the sun.

How does it perform?

From 156 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.6 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Rose

Bran

Violet Poppy

Barley

Blackcurrant

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Powdery

What does Poppy & Barley smell like?

Rose, violet and poppy form the floral core, while blackcurrant adds a fruity brightness. Barley and bran pull it toward a grainy, slightly spicy side that softens the sweetness.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. Nearly half of voters read it as feminine, though it is presented as unisex. Serge Lutens La Fille de Berlin and Molinard Violette have a close profile.