Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense dupe — cheaper alternatives

Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense: released in 2021, floral, vanilla and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense dupe?

The closest Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense dupe we found is French Avenue Sweet Paradise — 89% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $165 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne IntenseProjection
1French Avenue Sweet Paradise89%about $35 (−79%)6h vs 5h7/10
2Kenzo Amour80%about $45* (−73%)6h vs 5h7/10
3Bath & Body Works Snowflakes & Cashmere78%about $20* (−88%)4h vs 5h5/10
4L'Occitane en Provence Mélilot77%about $85 (−48%)5h vs 5h5/10
5Zara Fields at Nightfall 202075%about $35* (−79%)5h vs 5h6/10
  1. French Avenue Sweet Paradise — 89% scent match

    Evokes the warm tonka and powdery floral creaminess of Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense with a soft, cozy sweetness.

    It shares its floral, musky and vanilla accords with Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 166 community ratings.

  2. Kenzo Amour — 80% scent match

    Shares the smooth, comforting almond-vanilla and gentle powdery warmth reminiscent of Jo Malone's creation.

    It shares its vanilla, floral and sweet accords with Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 10,924 community ratings.

  3. Bath & Body Works Snowflakes & Cashmere — 78% scent match

    Delivers a cozy, pillowy blend of warm amber, vanilla, and soft musk in the same comforting realm.

    It shares its amber, vanilla and musky accords with Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 1,169 community ratings.

  4. L'Occitane en Provence Mélilot — 77% scent match

    Offers a sweet, nutty tonka and soft floral warmth that echoes the relaxed, cozy feel of the original.

    It shares its sweet, floral and aromatic accords with Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 274 community ratings.

  5. Zara Fields at Nightfall 2020 — 75% scent match

    Brings a soft, creamy woody-vanilla warmth that fits nicely into the same comforting floral-amber scent profile.

    It shares its sweet, amber and warm spicy accords with Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,145 community ratings.

Which Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense dupe is cheapest?

Bath & Body Works Snowflakes & Cashmere, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense.

Which Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense dupe lasts longest?

Kenzo Amour, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense.

Which Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense dupe is closest to the original?

French Avenue Sweet Paradise, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense itself sells from $143.49 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — French Avenue Sweet Paradise saves you about $190 a year against Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Kenzo Kenzo Amour comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-08.