Blackberry & Bay by Jo Malone London

Brand: Jo Malone London

Concentration: Cologne

Scent overview

Tart blackberry and grapefruit meet freshly picked bay leaves over vetiver and cedarwood. The taste of childhood blackberry picking.

Scent Character

Cologne · Introduced 2012 · Women

Key accords: Grapefruit, Blackberry, Bay Leaf, Vetiver, Cedar

Top Notes

  • Grapefruit
  • Blackberry

Heart Notes

  • Bay Leaf

Base Notes

  • Vetiver
  • Cedar

Occasions: Daytime, Casual, Office

Seasons: Spring, Summer

Fragrance overview

Blackberry & Bay by Jo Malone London belongs to the fresh fragrance family. Tart blackberry and grapefruit meet freshly picked bay leaves over vetiver and cedarwood. The taste of childhood blackberry picking. Blackberry & Bay opens with Grapefruit and Blackberry. The heart brings Bay Leaf. It dries down to Vetiver and Cedar.

How to wear Blackberry & Bay

On skin, Blackberry & Bay by Jo Malone London has moderate longevity, intimate projection, an intensity of 4/10, Cologne concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for daytime, casual, and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is 212 Men by Carolina Herrera. Apply 212 Men first — its aromatic depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Blackberry & Bay over the top for fresh complexity. Start with 2 sprays Blackberry & Bay : 2 sprays 212 Men and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Blackberry & Bay opens with Grapefruit and Blackberry.

The heart brings Bay Leaf.

It dries down to Vetiver and Cedar.

What to layer with Blackberry & Bay

  • Carolina Herrera 212 Men bottle

    212 Men by Carolina Herrera

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Fresh and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and vetiver.

    Order: Apply 212 Men first — its aromatic depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Blackberry & Bay over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry & Bay : 2 sprays 212 Men

  • Dior J'adore bottle

    J'adore by Dior

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share blackberry and cedar.

    Order: Apply J'adore first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Blackberry & Bay over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry & Bay : 2 sprays J'adore

  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum bottle

    Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vetiver and cedar.

    Order: Apply Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Blackberry & Bay over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry & Bay : 2 sprays Féminin Pluriel Eau de Parfum

  • Kilian Kissing Burns 6.4 Calories a Minute bottle

    Kissing Burns 6.4 Calories a Minute by Kilian

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Fresh and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and cedar.

    Order: Apply Kissing Burns 6.4 Calories a Minute first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Blackberry & Bay over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry & Bay : 2 sprays Kissing Burns 6.4 Calories a Minute

  • Fugazzi Nocologne bottle

    Nocologne by Fugazzi

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Fresh and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and vetiver.

    Order: Apply Nocologne first — its citrus depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Blackberry & Bay over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry & Bay : 2 sprays Nocologne

Pairings to approach with care

  • Dolce & Gabbana K by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir bottle

    K by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir by Dolce & Gabbana

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    K by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. K by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir brings a woody contrast to this fresh scent.

    Order: Apply K by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Blackberry & Bay over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry & Bay : 1 spray K by Dolce & Gabbana Elixir

  • Penhaligon's Halfeti Leather bottle

    Halfeti Leather by Penhaligon's

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Halfeti Leather has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Halfeti Leather brings an oriental contrast to this fresh scent.

    Order: Apply Halfeti Leather first — its oriental depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Blackberry & Bay over the top for fresh complexity.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Blackberry & Bay : 1 spray Halfeti Leather

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Blackberry & Bay?

Blackberry & Bay opens with Grapefruit and Blackberry. The heart brings Bay Leaf. It dries down to Vetiver and Cedar.

How long does Blackberry & Bay last, and how strong is it?

Blackberry & Bay by Jo Malone London has moderate longevity, intimate projection, an intensity of 4/10, Cologne concentration.

When should you wear Blackberry & Bay?

It's best in spring and summer. It suits daytime, casual, and office.

What layers well with Blackberry & Bay?

212 Men by Carolina Herrera is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Fresh and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit and vetiver. Apply 212 Men first — its aromatic depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Blackberry & Bay over the top for fresh complexity. Start with 2 sprays Blackberry & Bay : 2 sprays 212 Men.

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