Poppy & Barley
Poppy & Barley by Jo Malone is a feminine-leaning eau de cologne from 2018 in the premium price tier. It opens with blackcurrant, moves into rose and violet and dries down to white musk. Expect around 4 hours of wear, and it projects softly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Blackcurrant Tart, dark and slightly catty. Adds bite to florals.
Heart
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
Dry-down
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
Smells like this
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