Scarlet Poppy Intense

#cottagecore #fairycore #firstlove This is a subtle and linear altought an ethereal, pastoral & enchantedly beautiful fragrance. ♡ There is that gorgeous, light beige colored, late summer breeze emberaced, silky field background which is created by the really-really mellow, subtle sweet almond-milk accord and its accompainment: the mild, smooth and powdery, slightly herbal & dry but also somehow lactonic barely. And this composition is perfectly blended, the notes just simply melted into eachother to make the impression of tired sunrays mixed into some milky cereal. And from this light, lovely & delightful creamy base the playfully coquettish, effervescent but also fragile and dainty red poppies (which are mostly made of fig and the cherry & floral aspects of the heliotrope) are just popping out elfinly.♡ This enthtalling creation is neat, delicate & tender while it has a bucolic, serene aura. But this scent is as tranquille as exciting. The powdery, popping poppy feels magical, lipsticky - just like the little kisses of first love, the shaking knees and the fluttering butterflies in your stomach. So for me, this fragrance gives the vibe of the first highschool love, & the laughter of the light-hearted fairies who are just dancing in the milky-misty sunshine carefreely above the late-summer fields ...

The biggest disappointment to me in the fragrance world. Ever. Scarlet Poppy is like a wayward child I cannot mention to friends and neighbours. It is beautiful, it would have been my favourite fragrance ever. It is the best thing I have ever smelled and the perfect perfume for my personality but I simply cannot own it. It’s got the projection and longevity of a fart. A fart for £160. A date with a guy that doesn’t brush his teeth lasts longer than this. It’s an outrage something this amazing is this awful. I would have given up my entire collection and grown a pair of balls to give away my left one if this had ANY projection or staying power. It would be my perfect signature. On my skin, this is an oaty, powdery, vanilla cherry bakewell, don’t ask me how. It just is. It is so amazingly blended and I am addicted to the creamy oatiness and tonka bean sweetness. I have tried alternatives and they just don’t match up. Don’t smell it, don’t do it to yourself. It lasts 45 minuites and no one can smell me wear it. It’s a toxic relationship with a super hot guy who ghosts you and emotionally manipulates you into thinking he’ll stick around. I just can’t justify the purchase. RIP. The one that got away.

Wow! Just adding to my already in-depth review below. This stands on its own, of course, but adding one spray of Kayali Vanilla 28 over Scarlet Poppy brings out the brown sugar even more. Like a warm brown sugar, tonka, figgy, vanilla almond milk poured in oatmeal/barley. I don’t get any cherry like some suggest, not even accented with the almond, heliotrope note. It would compliment a cherry fragrance however and a brown sugar vanilla like Vanilla 28 mentioned earlier, which is great for bed now. I’ll definitely try the combo again outside in the fall. A very cozy, comfortable signature scent that works every-time when I have no idea what to wear and don’t want to feel sick from my fragrance. Not enough to be “sexy”, but also for a different vibe layering with Tom Ford’s lost cherry is everything! Again, alone this reflects me as a person and on my skin it clings on forever lol but I can see it not lasting for a lot of people. Regardless, I hope Jo Malone does the right thing and never discontinues this.

This is the kind of perfume I'd want my perfume or kids to remember me by - a comforting, feminine scent that feels like a warm, reassuring hug. Absolutely signature-worthy. You can clearly smell the fig, tonka and heliotrope. There's also a powdery note that reminds me of iris (although I don't see it listed in the notes). Overall it smells creamy, sweet, and ever-so-slightly powdery, with a slight shampoo-like quality that ensures it never veers into 'too sweet' territory. Perfect for mid to cooler temperatures. The bottle is absolutely stunning as well, if that's something you care about. Only downside is its longevity.. this projects for only the first hour or so, then becomes a skin scent on me, which is really disappointing given the $270 CAD price tag. Edit: Simply wanted to add how much of a crowd-pleaser this is. I wore it to a dinner last weekend and literally received four unsolicited compliments as soon as I walked through the door. They said "you smell amazing!", or "wow, you smell so good!".

I tested both Scarlet Poppy and Tom Fords Lost Cherry on the same arm. The rest of the day I had this beautiful scent that kept creeping up to my nose but I couldn’t figure out which one it was. I went back to the mall later that day and decided to test both again. I didn’t have to go past Joe Malone counter because it was the Scarlet Poppy. I know Cherry is not a note in this fragrance but I pick up the scent. The dry down in my opinion is better than the initial spray. I am not into gourmand fragrances so I should have known it wasn’t the Lost Cherry but considering the price difference I was sure it was. This is without a doubt my favourite JM scent. I wound not purchase a scent just because a bottle is attractive but it’s fair to note that the bottle is gorgeous as well. I’ve spent alot more on a perfume so I’d say the price point didn’t shock me. I found the longevity to be fine as well. This particular JM fragrance sells out to this day because it was out of stock for months. Thats telling

I LOVE this one! It’s a shame that it doesn’t last very long. I sprayed it (3 sprays total) on my neck and wrists, went and walked through a store, got back in my car and could no longer smell it unless I stuck my wrist against my nose, all within about 40 minutes. Considering maybe I had gone nose-blind, I asked my husband if he could smell it when I got home 5 minutes later and he only could when he smelled my skin directly. I tried spraying it on my shirt later in the day with the same result. I was wearing a Tshirt and it was in the high 70’s and slightly humid, if that matters. It’s such a beautiful scent though. It’s sweet, but not cloying. I can smell the fig, vanilla and the Tonka and maybe a little wood. It comes together into a very smooth and rich scent. I would be overjoyed if I could at least get a couple hours out of it. Debating on buying a different bottle to see if it gives me better results because this is just sad.

This scent is truly beautiful and delicious smelling. It is sugared powdery cherries on a bed of iris, tonka and vanilla. It really is divine. I do understand why some say it smells plasticky, it has that old school 1990s makeup lipstick scent at the very base intermingled with what smells like warmed caramelized butter. As delicious as this is, it does dry down quickly into a skin scent and therefore does not project far and wide and for that very reason I could not justify purchasing this scent for £140. It is a shame about the poor projection as it does mean that as delicious and yummy as this scent undeniably is, it is way overpriced. I know they say this scent is unisex, and I'm not one for restricting scents to masculine, feminine or unisex as I do prefer those marketed as male fragrances for the most part. However for those wondering, I would say this scent is extremely soft and ultra feminine, it does not have a unisex vibe.

What an addictive scent. I knew it smelt familiar. I love Narciso Rodriguez Rouge edp and its so bloomin similar it's extraordinary. Its just more intense and longer lasting. When you check out the note line up its obvious to see why they might smell so similar. I might have to buy Scarlet Poppy. It makes me go mmmm..... very nice. Moreish. A well blended floral that is intense yet warm and cuddly. How you feel when you fall in love and its a rose tinted world. You can't keep your hands off each other. It's heady and you want it to go on forever but of course it can't, so enjoy its deliciousness while you can. I would wear this when I need to lift my mood. I can imagine fellas enjoying this scent on their ladies. Good longevity and OK sillage. It doesn't have much sillage on me which is a bit surprising in this 16 degree room. Im a vegetarian so test for yourself. I don't get why folk are talking about Italian biscuits?!

Uhh. This scent is just heavenly. My view on a perfect lipstick-y scent. Just perfect. I do see similarities to HP as others have mentioned, but again completely different. The only down side is the longevity. I get a good silage for about two hours or so, then I have to reapply. It’s on the pricey side so that’s a bummer. Got a 100 ml for Christmas and I’m already halfway through🥴 Needless to say, I will continue to buy it because no other can compare. Not as right now at least. Edit: Kilian rolling in love, in my point of view is no where near scarlet poppy. Can’t even smell the similarities at all. Rolling in love is a straight up play-doh - scrubber vs scarlet poppy who is so so heavenly. If you don’t like rolling in love and hesitate to try out scarlet poppy because people say they are familiar, don’t worry. They are not at all. Not to me at least.

My fiancé just bought me this for Christmas. He chose it himself after long deliberations. I have to say he did good. This is one very sexy fragrance and it’s my new favourite. It just exudes attraction. I told him to get something he would like to smell on me and this truly smells amazing on me. Everyone’s unique skin compilation is different I guess and thinks smell different on different people but I feel sexy wearing this and it makes me feel good. My partner can’t resist smelling me up close when I’m wearing it so I’d recommend it to ladies out there looking for similar. My fiancé says it drives him wild smelling it on me. Good stuff that lingers on clothing/ scarves etc which helps with longevity as Jo Malone not noted for that. This is my first “intense” fragrance, maybe they are longer lasting? I for one am loving this and what it does for me!

Right off the bat, I bought it when it was still priced at $130. At that point, it was well worth the price. Now it sits at over $200 at Sephora and I simply couldn't justify spending that much on a perfume like this. All that aside, the fragrance is amazing. It's rather female leaning, maybe even a tad much for me, but I still enjoy wearing this on some occasions. Though this is what I would want my girlfriend/fiancée to smell like; it's just that incredible of a scent. Performance is outstanding for a Jo Malone fragrance. Easily lasts 10 hours on me and the projection, while very weak, is there. If there is a discounter that offers the fragrance at under $200, go grab it immediately but if it's at regular price, do yourself a favour and wait until it's being discounted again; don't pay $200 for a cologne-concentrated fragrance.

Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Intense feels soft, calm, but still noticeable. It does not come across as a loud floral at first. To me, it feels more creamy, powdery, and gently sweet. This is not a perfume that screams, “I’m here.” But when someone walks past you, they may want to smell it again. I think it suits autumn, winter, and cool spring evenings the most. You can wear it during the day too, but for me, its best mood is a soft sweater, light makeup, clean hair, and a quiet evening reserved for yourself. When I wear this perfume, I don’t imagine myself in a crowded place. I feel like I am sitting in an elegant hotel lobby with dim lights, or at home by the window, drinking my coffee. It is not flashy, but it is definitely not cheap. Soft, feminine, a little romantic, and very comforting — like quiet luxury on the skin. 🤍

The kind of woman you meet in the bathroom of a bar, she’s mysterious, generous, magnetic. She opens her bag to offer you something, and this is the air that escapes. Spilled face powder dusting the lining, sweet lipstick blotted onto a tissue, leftover pastry crumbs, and a fragrance that is warm and sexy, yet strangely comforting. It’s unapologetically feminine. It’s clean without being sterile, sensual without being obvious. I couldn’t stop chasing it on my own skin. Even when it started to give me a headache, I kept crawling back. It’s that kind of perfume, solid, beautiful, and womanly. It lingers but never smothers. The sillage is discreet, close to the body, like a secret. Almost too feminine for me, too sexy for the everyday, but every spritz reminds me I should wear it more (If for no other reason than to be her.)

Warm, sweet, floral but in a nostalgic way. To me it brings memories of my childhood but I can't place them. Upon its opening it had an almost paper-like top note that settled within 15 minutes of spraying on my skin, and slowly became rounder, deeper, slightly sweeter and very rich. I find the florals and deeper notes like the tonka bean are really beautifully balanced, and the slight waxiness of the iris really softens the whole experience. 6 hours after spraying I can still smell it on me but it always sat pretty close to my skin. That being said it feels like one or two sprays of this fragrance at a time is enough, as it gets pretty dense as it settles. I don't find other Jo Malone perfumes particularly interesting but this one is absolutely gorgeous, will probably end up splurging on a bottle.

This one took me soooo by surprise!!! ❤️ It’s a super feminine, soft, enveloping, gentle scent. It’s kind of sweet but just the right amount of suddle sweetness... not a juvenile vanilla but a perfectly warming soft kind of vanilla. I guess it’s from the tonka bean here? Not sure.. The Orris gives it this a stunning gentle powdery touch. I can’t really smell the fig but it may be what I’m smelling as a bit of sweetness. This is just so beautiful! I didn’t want to love this when I sprayed it at the store. Once I had it on my skin, I went ahead and bought it on the spot. And I don’t do that often. I struggle with allergies and a lot of perfumes irritate my vocal cords or my skin. Scarlet Poppy does not bother my allergies at all. I love wearing this to bed. It makes me feel so comfy.

Well this is just addictive! I don’t usually like Jo Malone perfumes; I find them a bit unfinished and lacking a full profile. There are a few exceptions and this in my opinion is their absolute best perfume so far. I must admit that I didn’t know poppies had a scent and in my experience (I used to play with garden poppies a lot as a child) they only have a sappy green fragrance. There is a bit of that at the beginning of this perfume but this is a gourmand perfume to my nose. It smells like biscotti, vanilla figs and tonka. It is sweet, powdery and slightly boozy- very feminine and elegant. It reminds me quite a bit of Saffran Troublant in the mid notes, except much less spicy. Definitely a gem. Sillage is moderate and I find longevity good, at least 7 hours.

I was sad one day, and I tried a sample of this because I wanted something comforting. This surprised me and helped calm my anxiety, not exactly in spa-like way, but a warm hug. I love how sweet it is (tonka), how exotic and mysterious it feels (poppy); it’s also juicy, light (fig) and cozy (barley and orris). It’s every feeling I would want from a fragrance in one bottle. It overall smells like you’ve taken a nice bath and there’s a lingering and intriguing shampoo scent trail. It’s not bright and refreshing, but an alluring and zen type of scent. The red bottle rocks—the longevity sucks (but, hey, what should we expect from Jo Malone?). I’ll still douse myself in it, even if it means respraying every hour.

I will probably drop like 100 reviews for this one, because I just love it so much. I consider this my signature scent. I have already mentioned how gorgeous of a scent this is, but I returned to let you know, this blends and layers beautifully with other fragrances, if you have this, please try it! I also mentioned this is not a dupe for Rolling in Love by Kilian BUT this layers so perfectly with that one, you must try it! Today I non-intentionally layered this with 2 sprays of Mon Guerlain and OMG, what a beautiful blend, it smells EXQUISITE. It gives a creamy feeling to any fragrance you mix this with. Try it with Baccarat too. It is beautiful. I will forever own this incredible fragrance.

Obsessed with this. What you smell is what you get with this one. Continues with the same opening. This smells so beautifully sweet and powdery. Feminine and long lasting for a Joe Malone fragrance. It will LAST on your skin as it warms up. Make sure to moisturize! I can see this being perfect for those cooler days and winter. It's truly cozy, but with the price point I'm hesitant to buy a full bottle. I typically enjoy fruity scents. This one is very linear and floral/powder. This may be for people who already have a solid fragrance wardrobe already built. For those who are in the process of building, it should probably wait. It would make a fantastic gift for a sophisticated lady!

I have the discovery set for intense and for some reason I was meh about this when I first put it on. (I have used up myrrh and tonka, oud and bergamot, and velvet rose and oud completely lol). Today I happen to have the day off and knowing my mother with whom I live loves it thought ok, I’ll try it again. WOW!!! I ADORE IT!!! Before perhaps I was comparing it to the airy ones I love (pear and sweet pea, fig and lotus). This is AMAZING! A fruity almost cherry smell that is over a burning, sensual scent. Just gorgeous. And yet still light and not overpowering!!! This is simply a delicious scent. Seems a bit more wintry than summery but I think it’s subtle enough for daytime. LOVE.