Wood Sage & Sea Salt
On request
Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy
Powdery ambrette, bold poppy, sweet tonka
The brand calls Scarlet Poppy ravishing and moreish, and its picture is a wild steppe covered in the extravagant blooms of the great scarlet poppy. Powdery ambrette opens, a bold poppy accord forms the heart and tonka bean closes, with velvety iris and almond and vanilla accents in the brand's description. It is a Cologne Intense.
Available on request
Ask about this perfume
Reviews of FragranceGems, the shop behind NicheGems
The store’s selection is really good and comprehensive. Placing an order was very easy, and shipping was really fast. The fragrances were well packed and they were all...
The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
-
Top notes
- Ambrette
-
Heart notes
- Scarlet Poppy
-
Base notes
- Character
- Strong
- Occasion
- Concentration
- Explore by note
In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
-
Powder first
Ambrette opens the scent, and the brand calls it powdery. It sets a soft, dry first tone, quiet before the colour arrives, as if the poppy field were coming into view slowly. There is no citrus sparkle or fruit here; the start is calm and matte.
-
The poppy blooms
The heart is a bold poppy accord. The brand describes extravagant blooms and mentions velvety iris, so the floral side is soft and velvety rather than sharp or sugary. It is the centre of the picture and the part that gives the scent its name.
-
Tonka, almond, vanilla
Tonka bean forms the base, and the brand adds almond and vanilla accents to it. The ending is warm and sweet, dry-sweet rather than syrupy. As a Cologne Intense the base has weight, and it stays soft rather than heavy, the sweet decadence the brand puts in its picture.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
Scarlet Poppy suits cooler months and the evening: autumn dinners, winter afternoons, a night out. Two or three sprays at the neck and wrists are enough for an Intense, as the tonka base is rich. In summer, keep it for after dark.
Who it is for
For people who like sweet, soft, velvety scents with a floral centre and a tonka finish. It is listed here as unisex. It suits anyone who enjoys powdery warmth and a little decadence, and it is less fitting for those who look for fresh, green or watery perfumes.
Why choose Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy
Created in 2021 by perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui, it comes with a specific picture: a steppe in southwest Asia covered in scarlet poppies. The pyramid is simple, ambrette, poppy, tonka, and the character is easy to imagine before you try it.
At a glance
- House
- Jo Malone London
- Perfumer
- Mathilde Bijaoui
- Year
- 2021
- Size
- 100 ml
- For
- Unisex
Questions
Frequently asked
What is ambrette?
Ambrette is the note that opens this scent, and the brand describes it as powdery. Here it gives a soft, dry first impression before the poppy comes forward.
Is it sweet?
Moderately. Tonka bean brings a warm almond-vanilla sweetness, but the powdery opening and the velvety poppy heart keep it from being syrupy.
What does the name refer to?
The brand's story is a wild steppe in southwest Asia covered in blooms of the great scarlet poppy. The poppy accord at the heart takes its name from that picture, with iris and tonka around it.
The house
About Jo Malone London
Jo Malone London is a British house known for its Colognes and the richer Cologne Intense, where each product page names one top, one heart and one base note. Scents are meant to be layered, and the range runs from English pears and sea salt to myrrh, poppy and oud.
- A London house; the brand calls itself a British lifestyle brand
- The brand states that its colognes are made in Britain
- Sold as Cologne and the richer Cologne Intense
Pick up where you left off
Recently viewed
Reviews of FragranceGems
What FragranceGems customers say
NicheGems is new. These are reviews from FragranceGems customers about their orders at FragranceGems, the shop behind NicheGems. Collected by Judge.me.
4.7 out of 5
1,200+ reviews on Judge.me
Reviews of FragranceGems, the shop behind NicheGems
The store’s selection is really good and comprehensive. Placing an order was very easy, and shipping was really fast. The fragrances were well packed and they were all excellent. I’m very satisfied. 👍💯👍
Very good quality profume, it last long and it has a good price for its incredible aroma and mixes of fruit and wood smell
A cozy, slightly sensual vanilla that feels like warm night air by the sea. Easy to love if you enjoy gourmand perfumes with a soft smoky edge.
This perfume is really well blended, I just removed a star because I personnaly don't like the top note (citronella)
Placing the order was very easy. Shipping was very fast. I am completely satisfied.
Good cologne, love the citrus and ginger scent making it a playful combo while the tea base makes it a bit more mature. Great for the gym
FragranceGems is again really quick with their releases. I hope this one smells better than Too Damn Good. Already rating a 5 star because of previous experiences!!
Already pre-order. As always, FragranceGems is the first with good releases. Looking forward to my bottle!
The cap of the bottle came with a small part of it broken off and the glass pieces were in the box
A selection of recent reviews in proportion to their star ratings.
From the house of FragranceGems
The niche department of FragranceGems
NicheGems is part of FragranceGems B.V. in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands. Original perfumes from niche houses, handled by the same team that looks after every FragranceGems order.
Reviews of FragranceGems, the shop behind NicheGems
- Original perfumes, new and in original packaging
- Packed with care in the Netherlands
- Customer service by the FragranceGems team