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The Best Jo Malone Scarlet Poppy Dupes & Alternatives

Compare Sweet Paradise, Junoon Noir, Kenzo Amour, and Liam Grey as Scarlet Poppy clone candidates and alternatives, with scent differences and estimated skin wear.
Independently ranked by the Chaos Fragrances editorial team
#1 First clone candidate to sample French Avenue Sweet Paradise EDP $35.90
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The original vs. the alternatives Which bottle gets closest?
The reference Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Intense fragrance bottle Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Intense #1 First clone candidate to sample French Avenue Sweet Paradise EDP fragrance bottle French Avenue Sweet Paradise EDP
Al Haramain Perfumes Junoon Noir fragrance bottle #2Al Haramain Perfumes Junoon Noir Kenzo Amour EDP fragrance bottle #3Kenzo Amour EDP Lattafa Liam Grey EDP fragrance bottle #4Lattafa Liam Grey EDP
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01 / The shortlist

The quick picks

Start here if you already know what matters most to you.

Quick answer

#1 Sweet Paradise: First clone candidate to sample for powdery flowers, barley, and soft tonka sweetness. Eau de Parfum · Estimated 4–6 hours.

#2 Junoon Noir: A separate citrus and powdery vanilla alternative with orris and violet. Eau de Parfum · Estimated 8–10 hours.

#3 Kenzo Amour: A separate comfort alternative with rice, white tea, soft florals, and vanilla. Eau de Parfum · Estimated 6–8 hours.

#4 Liam Grey: A separate fig and iris alternative with cardamom, black tea, and creamy woods. Eau de Parfum · Estimated 6–8 hours.

French Avenue Sweet Paradise EDP fragrance bottle First clone candidate to sample French Avenue Sweet Paradise EDP Eau de Parfum · Estimated 4–6 hours. Powdery flowers, barley, and tonka with a creamier, nuttier impression. $35.90 Shop now → Al Haramain Perfumes Junoon Noir fragrance bottle Best citrus and powdery vanilla alternative Al Haramain Perfumes Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum · Estimated 8–10 hours. Lime and kumquat introduce orris, violet, vanilla, and musk. $42.83 Shop now → Kenzo Amour EDP fragrance bottle Best creamy comfort alternative Kenzo Amour EDP Eau de Parfum · Estimated 6–8 hours. Rice, white tea, and soft flowers meet vanilla, musk, and gentle woods. $49.99 Shop now →
Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Intense fragrance bottle
The reference fragrance

Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Intense

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Which Scarlet Poppy dupe should you sample first?

French Avenue Sweet Paradise is our first clone candidate to sample for Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense. Ambrette, orris, barley, heliotrope, and tonka connect its powdery floral character to the reference. It can feel creamier, nuttier, and sweeter, with a lotion-like or soapy texture rather than the original's airy floral balance.

The reference is Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense. Ambrette introduces its soft musky powder, while iris, fig, barley, and tonka add floral, fruity, and gently sweet facets. Poppy & Barley is a separate Jo Malone fragrance.

Use an estimated 4–6 hours of detectable skin wear as a planning window for Sweet Paradise, including its quieter finish after stronger projection recedes. This is an editorial estimate, not a measured average or a promise of continuous projection. Some wearings are substantially shorter or longer.

Junoon Noir offers a separate citrus, powdery floral, and vanilla direction. Kenzo Amour explores comforting rice, tea, and soft vanilla, while Liam Grey favors fig, iris, cardamom, and creamy woods. These three alternatives suit particular facets of Scarlet Poppy rather than reproducing its full scent.

02 / Compare

Compare the best options

A fast side-by-side look at similarity, performance, value and who each fragrance suits best.

Rank Fragrance Score Similarity Longevity Best for Best price
#1 French Avenue Sweet Paradise EDP 8.1/10 75% 4–6 hours exploring Scarlet Poppy's powdery floral, barley, and tonka direction $35.90 Shop now
#2 Al Haramain Perfumes Junoon Noir 8.3/10 60% 8–10 hours a separate powdery floral vanilla scent with a brighter citrus opening $42.83 Shop now
#3 Kenzo Amour EDP 8.2/10 55% 6–8 hours a separate soft rice, floral, and vanilla scent with a warmer finish $49.99 Shop now
#4 Lattafa Liam Grey EDP 8.1/10 45% 6–8 hours a spicier fig, tea, and iris scent over creamy woods $21.50 Shop now
03 / Reviews

The full ranking

Each pick includes the important differences, tradeoffs and our bottom-line verdict.

#1 French Avenue Sweet Paradise EDP fragrance bottle
First clone candidate to sample Best for exploring Scarlet Poppy's powdery floral, barley, and tonka direction
Fragrance World

French Avenue Sweet Paradise EDP

Ambrette, mandarin, and musk meet peach, peony, and orris over barley, heliotrope, and tonka.

Best tracked price $35.90
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Choose French Avenue Sweet Paradise Eau de Parfum, commonly offered in 100 ml. Retailers may list French Avenue under Fragrance World. Confirm the brand, full name, pictured bottle, concentration, volume, condition, current stock, shipping, and final checkout total. Morgan Sweet Paradise is a separate fragrance.
Chaos score 8.1/10
Similarity 75%
Longevity 4–6 hours
Chaos verdict

Our first candidate to sample for resemblance. Estimate four to six hours of detectable skin wear, including the close finish. It can become quiet earlier, and substantially shorter or longer wearings are possible. Sample first if powdery, milky, or soapy facets can bother you.

How it differs from the original

Sweet Paradise can feel more nutty, creamy, and cereal-like, while Scarlet Poppy retains a more airy floral impression. The settled scent may read as lotion or soap, and sweetness can outweigh freshness. Compare both over a full wearing rather than expecting an indistinguishable copy.

What works
  • The first candidate here for direct comparison
  • Orris, barley, and tonka connect it to the reference
  • A creamier texture may appeal to readers who enjoy soft powder
Tradeoffs
  • The floral balance can feel less airy
  • Nutty or soapy facets may dominate
  • Detectable skin wear does not guarantee lasting projection
#2 Al Haramain Perfumes Junoon Noir fragrance bottle
Best citrus and powdery vanilla alternative Best for a separate powdery floral vanilla scent with a brighter citrus opening
Al Haramain Perfumes

Al Haramain Perfumes Junoon Noir

Lime and kumquat lead into orris, jasmine, lily of the valley, and violet over sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, and musk.

Best tracked price $42.83
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Match Al Haramain Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum, commonly offered in 75 ml. Junoon, Junoon Rose, and Junoon Oud are separate fragrances. Confirm Noir, concentration, volume, pictured bottle, condition, current stock, shipping, and final checkout total.
Chaos score 8.3/10
Similarity 60%
Longevity 8–10 hours
Chaos verdict

Sample it for powdery flowers and vanilla with added citrus brightness. Our eight-to-ten-hour skin-wear estimate includes the close drydown. Weaker and much longer wearings are possible, and its different composition deserves an independent sample test.

How it differs from the original

Junoon Noir follows the Dama Bianca direction. Citrus and violet give it a different opening and floral balance from Scarlet Poppy, while vanilla and musk preserve a related powdery mood. The opening can feel sharp, sour, or metallic before its softer finish develops.

What works
  • A distinct alternative for powdery flowers and vanilla
  • Citrus offers a brighter change of direction
  • Orris and musk maintain a related soft floral thread
Tradeoffs
  • A Dama Bianca direction rather than a Scarlet Poppy clone
  • The opening can feel sharp or sour
  • Violet and powder may overshadow the vanilla for some noses
#3 Kenzo Amour EDP fragrance bottle
Best creamy comfort alternative Best for a separate soft rice, floral, and vanilla scent with a warmer finish
Kenzo

Kenzo Amour EDP

Rice and white tea meet cherry blossom, frangipani, and heliotrope over vanilla, musk, incense, and woods.

Best tracked price $49.99
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Choose original Kenzo Amour Eau de Parfum and check the bottle size and pictured packaging. Amour Indian Holi, Amour My Love, L’Eau de Kenzo Amour, and Jeu d’Amour are separate fragrances. Compare the exact edition, concentration, volume, condition, stock, shipping, and final total. Savings against Scarlet Poppy are not guaranteed.
Chaos score 8.2/10
Similarity 55%
Longevity 6–8 hours
Chaos verdict

Choose it for its own creamy, powdery comfort rather than close resemblance. Estimate six to eight hours of detectable skin wear, including the quieter finish. Some wearings become faint much sooner, while others last substantially longer.

How it differs from the original

Kenzo Amour replaces Scarlet Poppy's fig and barley balance with rice, tea, and its own floral character. Vanilla, musk, woods, and a subtle incense impression create a warmer finish. Its powder can read as cosmetic or dough-like, so the comforting mood will not suit every nose.

What works
  • A distinct rice and vanilla alternative
  • Soft flowers and musk retain a comforting mood
  • Woods and incense add a different late texture
Tradeoffs
  • A separate composition rather than a direct clone
  • Powdery facets can feel cosmetic or dough-like
  • Its warmer finish differs from Scarlet Poppy's airy florals
#4 Lattafa Liam Grey EDP fragrance bottle
Best fig and iris alternative Best for a spicier fig, tea, and iris scent over creamy woods
Lattafa

Lattafa Liam Grey EDP

Cardamom, fig, and black tea meet iris, vetiver, and labdanum over sandalwood, vanilla, tonka, and patchouli.

Best tracked price $21.50
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Choose Lattafa Liam Grey Eau de Parfum, commonly offered in 100 ml in the grey-labelled bottle. Listings may spell it Grey or Gray, or shorten the name to Liam. Liam Blue Shine is a separate fragrance. Confirm the pictured edition, concentration, size, condition, stock, shipping, and checkout total.
Chaos score 8.1/10
Similarity 45%
Longevity 6–8 hours
Chaos verdict

Sample it when fig, iris, and creamy woods matter more than close resemblance. Use six to eight hours of detectable skin wear as an editorial planning estimate, including the close finish. Much weaker and longer results are possible; sweetness and spice can feel heavy in warmth.

How it differs from the original

Liam Grey follows the Gris Charnel direction. Fig, iris, and tonka offer points of connection, but cardamom, tea, and woody facets give it a spicier, more substantial character. It is the loosest alternative here and will not reproduce Scarlet Poppy's floral balance.

What works
  • A distinct option for fig and iris
  • Tea and cardamom add an aromatic contrast
  • Sandalwood, vanilla, and tonka provide a creamy finish
Tradeoffs
  • The least similar recommendation in this guide
  • Cardamom and woods can dominate the mood
  • The sweetness may feel too substantial in warm conditions
04 / Our process

How we chose these fragrances

This ranking uses Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense as its reference. Sweet Paradise leads as a candidate for resemblance; Junoon Noir, Kenzo Amour, and Liam Grey explore separate powdery, creamy, or fig-and-iris directions. The order considers resemblance and the usefulness of each recommendation, drawing on published fragrance descriptions and wearing accounts. Scores express subjective editorial judgment. Similarity percentages estimate perceived resemblance, rather than shared ingredients or formula overlap. Longevity windows are editorial planning estimates of detectable skin wear, including the close drydown. They are not measured averages or guarantees of continuous projection. Individual results can be substantially shorter or longer. Compare exact editions over complete wearings, then check bottle size, condition, current stock, shipping, and final checkout totals.

The final verdict

Sample Sweet Paradise alongside Scarlet Poppy first. Compare the floral opening, powdery heart, nutty or cereal-like texture, and settled sweetness. Choose Junoon Noir for a separate citrus and powdery vanilla scent, Kenzo Amour for rice, soft flowers, and comforting vanilla, or Liam Grey for a spicier fig, tea, and iris direction. The original may remain your preference if its airy floral balance and particular texture are the main attraction.

Explore adjacent styles in our Dama Bianca dupe guide, Gris Charnel clone guide, and Gentle Fluidity Gold dupe guide.

05 / Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Scarlet Poppy dupe to sample first?

French Avenue Sweet Paradise is our first candidate for resemblance. Compare its powdery flowers, barley, and tonka with Scarlet Poppy over a full wearing, since its creamier and nuttier texture can differ noticeably.

Is Scarlet Poppy the same fragrance as Poppy & Barley?

No. This guide refers to Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense. Poppy & Barley is a separate Jo Malone fragrance, so match the full name before buying.

Does Sweet Paradise smell exactly like Scarlet Poppy?

No. Sweet Paradise can feel creamier, nuttier, and more soapy, while the original can retain a more airy floral balance. Shared powdery and tonka facets make it a useful candidate without guaranteeing an identical scent.

How long does Sweet Paradise last on skin?

Use an editorial planning estimate of 4–6 hours, including the close finish. This is not a measured average or a projection guarantee. Some wearings become faint earlier, and others last longer.

Is French Avenue Sweet Paradise the same as Morgan Sweet Paradise?

No. They are separate fragrances. This recommendation refers to French Avenue Sweet Paradise Eau de Parfum, which retailers may list under Fragrance World.

Is Junoon Noir a Scarlet Poppy clone?

We recommend it as a separate powdery floral and vanilla alternative. It follows the Dama Bianca direction, with a brighter lime and kumquat opening and a different violet and vanilla balance.

How long does Junoon Noir last?

Our estimate is 8–10 hours of detectable skin wear, including its quieter drydown. Individual wearings can be much shorter or longer. The range applies to Junoon Noir Eau de Parfum, rather than other Junoon fragrances.

Why include Kenzo Amour in this guide?

It offers a separate soft rice, floral, and vanilla direction for readers who enjoy creamy powdery scents. Its estimated skin-wear window here is 6–8 hours. It does not directly copy Scarlet Poppy.

Is Liam Grey a close Scarlet Poppy replacement?

It is a looser alternative for fig, iris, and creamy woods. Cardamom and tea change the mood toward the Gris Charnel direction. Its estimated detectable skin wear here is 6–8 hours.

Does the Liam Grey recommendation apply to Liam Blue Shine?

No. Liam Grey and Liam Blue Shine are separate fragrances. Check the full name and pictured bottle, especially when a listing shortens Grey to Liam.

Which option should I try for everyday wear?

Start with a light sample application of Sweet Paradise for resemblance, or Kenzo Amour for a separate creamy powdery scent. Junoon Noir adds brighter citrus, while Liam Grey adds spice and tea. Test the full wearing before using one in a close workspace or warm weather.

What do the scores and similarity percentages mean?

Scores express subjective editorial judgment, and percentages estimate perceived resemblance. They do not measure formula overlap. Use the ranking to choose samples, then compare complete wearings, exact editions, and current checkout totals.

Disclosure: Chaos Fragrances may earn a commission when you click retailer links on this page. Prices and availability are subject to change. Editorial rankings are independent of retailer commissions. Brand names belong to their respective owners. Similarity is subjective, and even the closest option is not an exact substitute.