Blackberry & Bay

At first testing, I was a little disappointed because my expectations didn’t match reality. I really love blackberries, but in this fragrance, from the very first notes, I mostly noticed blackcurrant and cassis. Still, I gave it a chance and applied it to my skin. Over the next few hours, I found myself constantly sniffing my wrist - I just couldn’t stop. It opened beautifully on my skin. Interestingly, when I first applied it, my husband came into my room and said it smelled a bit like medicine. However, when he smelled it on me, directly from my skin, he said it smelled pleasant. I especially love the base: sweet, intimate, slightly woody. I can’t exactly describe the scent, but it’s warm and very skin-like. Eventually, I decided to get the full-size bottle. After a few uses, I’ve noticed it smells different on various parts of the body and even changes depending on the weather. I prefer it in warm, sunny weather because on cool, cloudy days it tends to reveal more grapefruit, which adds a slightly “sweaty” note - a bit too sharp or sour for my taste. It’s still pleasant, but some people might find it off-putting. That said, the grapefruit note actually smells quite natural. Longevity is very low on skin, but if you overspray it can last quite well on clothes. I’ve even been able to smell it a couple of days later on clothing when I oversprayed. On skin, though, it fades quickly and needs reapplication during the day. I don’t agree with comments calling it masculine, because on me it opens quite femininely.

I was hesitant to try this because I thought it was going to be too masculine. As soon as I had sprayed it, I thought my apprehensions had been validated, but after two more seconds, it became a lighter and delicious thirst-quencher. To me, this would be perfect for a hot summer’s day, but also during spring—and, even more particular, on a rainy day. It has a dewy morning quality about it, or just how the air would smell after it’s rained, only it would smell purer and sweeter. It reminds me of Philosykos EDP in that regard, but it is milder and more of a skin scent. The grapefruit shines through for me, but its sharpness is held back by the blackberry, which gives it a plumpier and rounder scent. Meanwhile, I almost can’t detect the cedar and vetiver because they’ve blended so well with the grapefruit, blackberry and bay leaf. Everything works in harmony here. It overall smells zen, but uplifting at the same time. If you’re into Middle Eastern fragrances, think of Paris Corner’s Taskeen Marina. It has that aquatic citrus scent profile, but this is more clarified and refined.

Blackberry & Bay is sublime, a very good alternative choice to the normal sorts of late summer/autumn fragrances that are about, that said I do think this is perfect for the height of summer too, its herbal and refreshing. It opens up with a fresh, sharp blast of grapefruit which mellows out and reveals a basket of freshly picked blackberries, and I have to hand it to JM, this is an amazing realistic interpretation of a blackberry based scent, nothing synthetic or chemically in here whatsoever. The grapefruit and blackberries intertwine and a herbal, green snap of bay comes out with some mild, floral notes to round it all off. This is purely unisex and I can picture it on anyone, its elegant, classy and very country garden-like. Longevity is decent, I get about 6-7 hours wear from this and as with all JM scents, close to skin silage, again, it lasts for ages on clothes so if you want to extend its life, mist your clothes or a scarf as well as your skin. This also smells divine when its layered with English oak & Hazelnut, it adds some extra depth and complexity :)

It feels very nostalgic to me. Like the high quality bath and shower minis my parents used to bring back from hotel stays on their business trips in the late 80s and 90s. Images of crisp shirts, polished shoes and heavy suitcases as the wind blows drizzle over the autumn bushes as you watch the taxi pulling away to the airport. Fresh, fruity and green without being artificial or cloying, it works brilliantly from top note to dry down. Yes it may not last all day on some people, but you can't expect this scent profile to do so, nor should you. Enjoy it in the moment. reapply later if you want, or layer with something else like Molecule 01 for a woodier, spicier scent that lasts a bit longer. Later in the day it is certainly subtle enough you could apply something else over the top for the evening. It is certainly one of the best of the 'linear' scents that Jo Malone and other houses like Matière Premiere produce. If you want to feel expensive yet understated, this is the one for you.

I purchased Red Roses along with Blackberry & Bay as a layering combo and it's downright criminal how good they smell together. It's a rose garden, in mid summer, large, bright pink and red roses are everywhere, and the plants have been recently watered. Sun, water, flower and plant project a rich rose, and verdant, earthy green aroma. Around the roses, wild blackberries, with their furry, rough leaves, are scattered, begging you to pick and nibble on. And you're drinking a refreshingly bright, mint-garnished cocktail. Probably something on gin. Buy both, mix them, and sure, you've paid twice as much, but you've spent less than a single bottle of Creed and have three scents (think about it...) that may be moderate in performance, but vastly more interesting, versatile (you and whomever you're with can both enjoy), and you get to play around with blends. I love each individually. Both are divine.

Gahhh this is delightful! Smells like a delicious, well-crafted gin cocktail, minus the alcohol itself. Tart, herbal, bitter, juicy, not overly sweet, just so delightful. I love trying different unique cocktails (particularly ones that aren't sweet-forward), I love the culinary experience and the way the different flavors play off each other in a mouthwatering way. This is what I want out of perfume, I don't want something perfumey, soupy, or super sweet. I want an interesting, well-balanced, delightful interplay between a few focal notes (obviously there can be more in there playing supporting roles, but I like when there are a few that the perfume is really centered around and made to honor), and this is it. I love greenness and bitterness in a scent, as long as it doesn't veer sharp. This does that for me.

If you like bay, you're going to love this. I figured I would like it, but didn't expect it to be quite so refreshing. The berries here are freshly picked off the bush, not like a sugary jam. And the bay leaf is fresh and green (of course), not dried like you might be used to smelling from your spice rack. I think this is solidly unisex, nothing too sweetie femme or barbershop masc - it sits in a very neutral, botanical place. I find that this lasts longer than WSSS (the only other Jo I have to compare), but it doesn't aggressively project or anything. I love layering this with Demeter Firefly to add a wet grassy element - it gives the feeling of drinking a tall glass of water in the summertime. I always assumed citruses to be the pinnacle of freshness, but this guy beats them all. Love it.

My birthday month and my Man got me another bottle of perfume. At Sephora I was looking for something with a rhubarb note, she directed me to this. I can't find rhubarb listed anywhere as a note, but I do smell it! When I was a girl my dad grew rhubarb and we'd break of stalks, dip in sugar, and eat like celery. I'd eat so much my stomach would react and I'd be crying in pain vowing never to eat rhubarb raw again... yet when the next summer arrived and the rhubarb was ripe, I'd do it again :) The scent of this fragrance reminds me of childhood. We'd also pick heaps of blackberries. So maybe that's what I'm smelling. It isn't floral, it's more plant, and clean earth, fresh summer rain. I love it. One of my new faves, and my Man can't resist dipping me in some sugar and enjoying ❤️

This is by far my favorite Jo Malone. It reminds me of cool and misty fall mornings by the coast. I adore foraging wild blackberries and this fragrance is so reminiscent of picking blackberries in the early morning. This scent is full of nostalgia for me. It’s green and refreshing, with a more than a hint of crispness. Much of my evaluation is based on memory of the scent because either my bottle finally went slightly off or my nose has changed. Sadly, I no longer get the scent of tart berry juice - now I mainly smell fresh celery! That note was always present, though it reminded me more of green brambles crushed under feet, but there was always a fair bit of non-sweet fruit. Ah well, this is an old bottle with very little fragrance left. Time for at least a new mini.

This might be a Top 5 fragrance for me if the longevity and sillage weren’t so abysmal: at first spray it projects about 1 feet, and becomes a skin scent in 15-20 minutes. Then it becomes nearly undetectable by the 1 hour mark. Which is such a shame because it’s an absolutely gorgeously fresh, photorealistic blackberry and bay leaf. For me, it’s the bay that elevates this scent and makes it unique. I’ve seen other reviewers say the blackberry isn’t sweet, but it presents fairly sweet on my skin without veering into candy territory as berry scents commonly do. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and fresh for me. FYI I’m usually a 1-2 spray kind of girl but I’m at 8+ sprays with this one and it’s still not quite performing to my preference.

very pretty blackberry scent, the opening is fresh, tart, and green. the dry down on my skin is sweet for some reason. i find this fragrance to project a little more than other jo malones i've tried. edit: after more than a month of owning this perfume, im obsessed with it. i found that i crave it often and the scent makes me feel so fresh, clean, and chic. ive let people smell it off my arm (bc i love it sm) and they all complimented the scent, men and women. the perfume doesnt last long as we all know, but i get whiffs of the scent throughout the day which is just really pleasant, and i also dont mind reapplying. if you plan to buy, try to sample it in store! it is a great scent but i wouldn't say it is a safe blind buy!

I found it light and refreshing. It doesn’t smell like walking through a field, or going on a hike exactly. It’s not too sweet, fruity, or even floral. It smells like stumbling off the path unintentionally and walking through a tight bush lined with wild blackberry shrubs. It has this perfect blackberry opening with subtle grapefruit undertones, it does indeed have a faint smell reminiscent of tomato stems however. It has a it has a more weak and intimate sillage as it dries down with a soft vetiver and bay leaf note. It’s bright, fun, not particularly playful, but mature. This is something a strong confident wise woman would wear, or something that a more sensitive yet carefree man would wear.

Incredible realistic blackberry! Not sweet, not floral, straight up smells like sticking your face into a blackberry bush! You even get the smell of the leaves, I guess that's the bay leaf. Beautiful, I immediately bought a full bottle. I was a bit worried about the longevity, but it lasts 3-4 hours on my skin, which is fine considering that this is a pretty subtle scent. Normally, I dislike green fragrances, and I hate vetiver in most perfumes, but here everything works perfectly. I am finally able to appreciate vetiver! Generally, everything I smelled from Jo Malone so far has been beautiful and realistic, yet subtle. I am definitely interested in more fragrances from this house.

I love love love this scent– Literally perfect!!!! Favorite on my entire shelf and also my very first "expensive" perfume I bought that wasn't the typical VS Bombshell and MJ Daisy that all the girls were wearing in high school.. Very green and leafy, with that juicy blackberry scent. I just wish the silage was better. I reach for this one almost all of the time, but if it came in a parfum form, I would probably wear it every day. Great layering piece. Love spraying it with my MM Untitled or Diptyque L'ombre dans L'eau, since those are also very green, but matches a lot of other fragrances very well. Beautiful unisex scent, would recommend to anyone.

my bottle is coming to an end and god, I really do love this scent. it's magical. i picked it up in the airport shop, it was as if the perfume was calling to me. and I'm so glad I bought it. it's just amazing. a sort of whimsical, forest scent if you get what I'm saying. to me it smells like walking through a forest after it rained and coming across a bush of wild blackberries: there is this faint, sweet-sour smell of blackberry in the air mixed with the dampness of the forest air. just wonderful and magical. i use this scent all year around, in the summer it smells fresh and in winter it smells cold and icy in the best way. i love it.

Wow. I bling bought a 30 ml bottle without knowing any of the Jo Malone scents. It smells almost like just fresh clean skin. But it's a bit spicy and sweet. Perfectly unisex. This reminds me of winter turning to spring, when the weather is still cold and crisp. The sun is shining and you're wearing something beautiful and simple. Very down-to-earth scent. I can smell the zesty grapefruit and it gives a "happy" quality to this scent. I somehow fell in love with this. It's the epitome of quiet luxury. It's signature scent material. It just screams effortless beauty. The projection is minimal, so it won't offend anyone. It's a 10/10.

Refreshing and delicious. It starts as juicy and verdant, with a subtle yet delightful sweetness that blooms into a breath of balsamic freshness. I find it subtle and playful, like a fairy frolicking barefoot in the woods. I personally wouldn't gift this to a man, unless I knew his taste very well. I never tried it in store, because I don't particularly like neither blackberry, nor bay, nor cedarwood. But then I got a sample and it's my current favorite. Downsides: lasting power and sillage are both very weak. Such a shame because I'm so obsessed I can barely wear anything else.

So good, amazingly good. It’s refreshing and tart yet still fruity in a way a lot of other fragrances struggle. Often they’ll throw in a sugar note and leave me crying but Jo Malone has saved me with this. I might need to buy a bottle when I can because this smells so good. I wasn’t expecting the bay leaf to be such a star but it makes the scent really herby and then the blackberry refreshes and it’s a gorgeous combination. Truly unisex and truly delicious. Kinda makes me think of eating unripe blackberries while waiting for stew to finish cooking in the evening.

Love, love, love! Works well with my chemistry and, without fail, every time I wear this I receive compliments. I’ve not come across another perfume quite like it before, it’s uniqueness makes it a standout in my collection! It begins with a tart/sharp blackberry note and mellows to a sweeter scent, but not overpoweringly sweet. I also get slight citrus-y notes too and, of course, the bay. I feel like it’s one of those scents you’ll either love or hate so definitely test this on your skin before committing to a purchase.

This feels like one of the best “easy reach” perfumes in my collection. It’s exactly what the name says: blackberry and bay. I would have never thought these notes would go together, and yet it’s so good! It’s light, fresh without being soapy or grating, and fruity but the bay prevents it from being overly sweet. It’s great for everyday wear - its sillage is relatively small, which makes it a good choice for most professional environments too. Staying power is pretty average, will usually last about 6-8 hours on me.

It smells like country house in the late summer. Everything is emerald green with overgrown grass. There’s a sweet scent of berries in the air. Old ladies sell blackberries in plastic cups - around 6 dollars for a cup, but you buy it anyway and eat it all on the way home. It’s juicy, it’s vivid like the dark purple juice which turns red when you smudge it. I thought berries weren’t something I like in perfumery, yet this is a very realistic fragrance. It’s like a trapped memory of the August, sun and childhood

Smells like the name. It’s juicy, tart, and fresh with a slight (not overwhelming) herbal note. No sweetness or muskiness at all. I would describe this scent as the whole berry plant, leaves and all, rather than a blackberry pie. You get that fruitiness with a hint of earthiness and greenery. Love this layered with Wood Sage and Sea Salt, which gives it an additional aromatic freshness. Light and refreshing in high summer heat, but the herbal note also makes it work in cooler temperatures in the fall.

Truly unisex. Blackberry and Bay has very good projection and longevity. The bay leaf might give a slight sour hint which might be a little off putting to some and be a outlier to its composition but this can easily be fixed; of course if you are into layering. My suggestion would be layering it with English Pear and Freesia. Overall, this is a very pleasant unisex fragrance from JM and I would highly recommend this to both sexes. This is perfect in the summer, day or night.

This one is probably one of my favorite scenes of all time, it’s very fresh and it smells just like picking berries in your grandmas garden, the notes are realistic and true to life. My biggest issue with this fragrance is the fact that it doesn’t last at all! I could spray myself with it a ton and the moment I walk outside it’s GONE, I know most Jo Malone fragrances aren’t meant to be worn alone but this one is just not strong enough which just sucks for that price point!

Tried it on a test strip in a Sephora and loved it! I managed to get my hands on one of the trial sizes available on the Jo Malone website. Smells just as great! Very Herbal with a hint of sweetness/fruity scent. There is definitely a tart/"bitterness" that I think comes from the grapefruit note, but it definitely compliments the rest of the fragrance. Only issue that I'm facing is that the longevity isn't great which I think is a typical problem for Jo Malone colognes.

The opening is lovely, similar to Chance eau tendre without the floral notes, more citrus, and an aromatic herbal undertone. The berries bring freshness and brightness. It’s yummy but not sweet. However, into the second hour of wearing, the bright citrus and berries wane. The bay leaf is nice, but I don’t know if I like it enough on it’s own. Debating whether this is full bottle worthy. If it is, I may get a travel size so I can have it on-the-go to continually reapply.

This is in my top 10 for life. I grew up eating blackberries pulled off the bush -- prickles and woody-leaves and all... and this perfume gets it exactly spot-on. The bay makes it feel like you're breathing in the leaves of the plant as well. I think a lot of times people hear 'berry' and think super-sweet, but blackberries are more aromatic and this is one of the few Jo Malone frags where they got a photorealistic scent that's very natural. 10/10.

i remember getting a free sample of this one years ago, and it lives in my head rent free. i'd been at the jo malone counter and purchased rose blush and had been given a sample of this to layer with it and i ended up loving the combination. blackberry and bay is fresh, a little bit green to me, spicy and had really good sillage on me. i often got compliments when i wore it. i definitely want to buy a full size of this one eventually.

Lovely photorealistic scent. You can sense the leaves, juicy blackberries and tart grapefruit. Later, slight cedar base persuades you that composition is even better, melting on your skin. It is not precombined perfume but it's excellent. Perfect for those who love green fragrance but don't want to smell like grass. Subtle flowers elevate the grace of it. Pellegrin exactly knows... --- Moderate projection and longevity 3 hours top.

as a lover of green scents, this is SUCH a gorgeous perfume! it should be noted that i only tested it on my wrists, but i seriously couldn't resist sniffing myself every 20 seconds in the airport duty-free lol. it's a juicy fruit scent with a moderate depth to it and is ever so slightly medicinal. i don't understand the people saying it's masculine; it's a slightly feminine-leaning unisex fragrance. can't wait to buy this someday!

I’ve been buying Jo Malone for over a decade and don’t know what took me so long to smell this one. I’ve always been a Wood Sage and Myrrh and Tonka girl. I never imagined I’d like a fruity scent as much as I like this. It has amazing longevity, especially on clothes. It is fruit forward with some woodiness in there and some green from the bay leaf. I strongly recommend trying it on. It’s great for spring through fall.

Really fresh and minty. I love it! The blackberries smell so clean and minty, probably because of the bay notes too It just smells green and fresh and a bit sweet. Smells so good on the skin and it gives off this clean aesthetic. Longevity is not so good though. Among all the perfumes I tested, this one vanished first. I liked it enough so I bought a full bottle of it and will layer with Mont Blanc Signature (white)

This fragrance is a dream. Brings me to the sunny coast picking berries with my sister as a child, eating two for every one we put in the basket. I layer this with an oil dupe for longevity, its not great on its own in that regard. In the summer, it smells sweeter, like a juicy berry and the colder weather highlights the herbaceous bay note. Definitely unisex and a comfortable fragrance for just about any occasion.

I bought the 100ml immediately after smelling the 30ml version that my mom received as a gift. I use this daily as my main perfume as a female teenager. I personally feel that this perfume leans more towards masculine and mature vibes? The start was great and I loved it. However, after a few minutes, I felt like the smell turned into a general masculine scent? The blackberry notes can be quite lasting on my skin.

It makes my mouth water every time I spray it. I’ve worn it through Japan’s seasons, from spring to winter, and it definitely shifts with the weather. In winter, it becomes much sharper and fresher. In spring and summer, it turns juicier and more vibrant. But once, during a really humid midsummer day in Japan, it unfortunately started smelling like B.O. on me. Even so, it’s still a really good scent.

black berry and bay by jo malone is herbal with a blackberry background imagine when your grandma makes you an herbal tea and then drops a couple of blackberries inside it u get blackberry and bay by jo malone an absolute masterpiece Not what I typically would wear but I totally wouldn’t mind wearing it you know I think everyone should smell this perfume it’s quite simple and interesting

I enjoy this more than I thought I would! To me it smells reminiscent of a cool, refreshing blackberry mojito on a hot summer day. I would say this leans unisex and the lasting power is not bad for Jo Malone! I usually wear wood sage and sea salt in the summer, but this one is more unique imo. Fresh and herbal with a bit of zing from the citrus note.

Reminds me of when I would spend hours a day watching zoella, elle fowler, and fleur de force on youtube. I check up on them occasionally and they all have children, but they were MOTHER to me. This is really good I remember falling in love with a sample when i was like 9 lol and now I have the actual bottle. A unique fruity scent that is also sexy.

Of the JM colognes that I own, this one has the best performance in terms of projection and longevity. 5 sprays gave me whiffs of fresh fruity fragrance in the first 4 hours, and lasted on skin overnight. I find this to be an uplifting and sparkly scent, perfect for after-shower. Layers well with Pomegranate Noir for when I want a bit of depth.

This beauty is probably in my top 10 fragrances of all time. It immediately lifts me up when I smell it and it’s just so gorgeously fruity and fresh. I’ve been wearing it for years, and I’m surprised I haven’t logged it yet. I’m on my second full size bottle. Gorgeously green, but mainly blackberry. I love her so much I can’t even explain.

Photorealistic berry bush. Smells like your hands and forearms after picking berries all day. Very green and herbaceous, with dark berries on the first half of the wear. I disagree with the majority thinking this is feminine fragrance, as it is very unisex and has a fresh sexy allure that isn't confined to femininity.

It is a sharp aromatic herbal scent with a hint of blackberry in it. As for sillage, I think it has a beastly performance. I tried it on the store, on my hand. I went to gym, took a shower, and washed my hands 3 times. You know what, I still got this smell on my hand after these steps + 8 hours later, A MA ZING!

I bought a sample of this product since it was recommended by Fragrantica based on my favorite scent currently which is a body spray from Lush. This is VERY floral and fresh smelling right off the back with top notes, not entirely getting the feeling or scent of blackberry until it starts drying on you later on.

My favorite perfume from Jo Malone! It is so fresh and effortless! This reminds me of Babydoll YSL or In Love Again YSL (discontinued). I feel like Blackberry and Bay is more lasting. So if you miss Babydoll, you will love Blackberry and Bay it has grapefruit and Blackberry, which smells like black currant.

Imagine forest in summer, fresh ripe blackberries warmed by the sun. You can smell their distinct scent plus all the greenery surrounding them. It is definitely not a sweet or floral fruity smell, more earthy and green. I absolutely love it! It is perfect for daytime wear and reminds me of European summer.

I love it. It's very fresh and fruity. The blackberry is very strong, and pronounced. I truly love how fruity and green it is. The bay is very zesty and herbal. To me the perfume is very sweet and i agree that to some people it's a bit nauseating. It is a bit synthetic too. Yet, it's still beautiful to me!

Such a lovely scent! Im huge fan of jo malone perfumes and this has to be one of my favorites! however doesn't last at all on my skin which is a bummer considering the price tag. I would always get compliments from it and that gave me a huge confidence boost! Smells great and just like the notes above!

Yes, Jo Malone so not a sillage monster or overly complex. Yet, this is a great summer and daytime perfume, the bay leaf note is close to photorealistic and the tart blackberry note is savory but not cloying. For a Jo Malone this stays on the skin for 4-6 hrs with just one spray. Definitely unisex

Fresh blackberry opening that slowly shifts to a gorgeous bay note. Fruity, green, slightly sweet and has some depth to it. I can't exactly comment on the longevity because I tested on a blotter at a perfume store, but the scent was strong and lasted quite a while on the blotter.

Very green. Smells incredible. Lady at the counter said that women who wear Wild Bluebell in adolescence tend to move toward this scent as they mature into their 20s. I see what she means. This is a very unique smell, and it is delicious on me. It smells like outdoor exploration.