Blackberry & Bay

Basic Information and First Impression

Jo Malone London Blackberry & Bay is a cologne released in 2012. The official story evokes childhood memories of blackberry picking in an autumnal wood. The first impression is tart blackberry, leafy greenness, and outdoor air rather than sweet jam.

Perfumer and Brand Background

Jo Malone London is known for simple bottles, elegant gifting, and scent layering. The perfumer is Fabrice Pellegrin, who turns blackberry into an outdoor memory through bay leaf, galbanum, and dry cedarwood.

Scent Analysis

The opening is tart blackberry with black-currant bud and buchu-like green depth. The heart is bay leaf and galbanum, aromatic and leafy. The drydown is cedarwood: clean, dry, and slightly masculine.

Comparison and Positioning

Compared with L'Artisan Parfumeur Mure et Musc, this scent is greener and drier. Compared with Diptyque L'Ombre dans l'Eau, it is brighter and less floral. Within Jo Malone London, it sits between fruity freshness and aromatic green woods.

Buying and Wearing

Japanese price revision materials list cologne 30 mL at 11,880 yen and 100 mL at 23,650 yen. It suits spring and summer daytime wear, offices, white shirts, and people who want tart fruit and green leaves rather than sweet berries.

Wearing Impressions

It is praised for freshness, uniqueness, unisex wearability, and easy office use, while some users find it short-lived or too green. Its appeal lies in tart fruit, bay leaf brightness, and a dry cedarwood finish.