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Goodbye, my lover!

Poppy & Barley by Jo MaloneJo MalonePoppy & Barley3.983 ratings

If James Blunt can laugh at himself then I’m joining in…

The last remaining spray today. I have reached the end.

It’s a rare occurrence for me to empty a bottle. I whizzed through my first bottle in a year. This is my second bottle. I’ve had this for 6 or maybe 7 years? I fell in love with it straight away. A sophisticated and chic fruity floral with a gorgeous and unique salty, grainy musk dry down.

But truthfully, I’ve reached for it rarely in the last few years. I don’t think I’ll replace this one, which leaves me feeling a little bit odd. Will see over the coming months if I think of it, or miss it. In the meantime, thanks for the memories - Goodbye, my friend.

NB. No barley was harmed in the making of this video, however, some ears may experience James Blunt induced distress.

Wore it on July 30, 2026

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  1. Jakey@double_clap

    This is such a cool one that I don’t think I’d wear. Still wouldn’t hurt to do another pilgrimage to Sephora just in case… lol! Glad you enjoyed it. There are plenty of perfumes that I’m glad to have worn but wouldn’t re-buy (at least not anytime soon). Life is too short to go through an entire bottle of something you don’t adore!

  2. Lizo66@lizo66

    You must tell me how you got a video on your wear post!!

    1. Curlyhen@curlyhen

      There’s two ways; One - when you post your ‘wear’, a pink bar will appear at the top of the page to ‘create a story’, if you then post a pic or video, it will automatically link it to the wear. The second way is; create a story, once you’ve selected the video or pic, it will then give you the option to link it to a wear, SOTD, a post or a review. I hope that makes sense? 🤗

  3. victoria

    A beautiful tribute!

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  4. Kaide@kaide

    Sounds like this love has moved on so you can make room for another one! I always look at Jo Malone but have never made a purchase because I always hear that the wear time is short and for the price I would want at least a few hours. How was the wear time with this?

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    1. Curlyhen@curlyhen

      I have a few JMs and some minis too. I’m a fan! I’m mindful that they are cologne (other than the intense line) so I don’t judge them harshly. And some of the scent would lose their beauty if they were tweaked to make them last longer. I think I’ve a sensitive nose too, so longevity never been an issue. This one I get 6hrs. My fav, and in my top ten is Pomegranate Noir I’ve had it in my collection for 15 and have gone through several bottles lol. I get 10-12hrs+ with this one.

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    2. Kaide@kaide

      Replying to @curlyhen

      Ooo that name alone has me intrigued! I will need to look into that one!

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    3. Curlyhen@curlyhen

      Replying to @kaide

      It’s an autumn/winter one for me.. defo worth checking out 🤗

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  5. Davideh@dodo_rising

    Love love love. Always associate this with Fig & Lotus Flower as I got them at the same time and find them equally charming. Perfectly chill time scents.

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    1. Curlyhen@curlyhen

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      Stop it!! You’re making me change my ‘unsure about repurchasing’ to a.. ‘ok, tomorrow I’m getting a new bottle’ 🥴

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    2. Davideh@dodo_rising

      Replying to @curlyhen

      I mean, a little 30ml's not gonna hurt... 😄

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    3. Curlyhen@curlyhen

      Replying to @dodo_rising

      … looks like I’ll be visiting Jo Nalone after all 🙌🏼

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  6. doelly

    Finishing a bottle is a real milestone! I hope you find something you love even more.

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  7. Borr2112@borr2112

    Lovely tribute. I had not heard of this one….googling.

  8. Sycron@sycron

    Looks like Lavallière might just be around the corner 🙃

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    1. Curlyhen@curlyhen

      🤣🤣 I love your thinking! 🙌🏼

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  9. spookylilgal

    *TAPS plays* 🫡

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