Question 1

What's the difference between Dear Polly and Morning Chess?

Accepted Answer

Dear Polly is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vilhelm Parfumerie (2015) dominated by Green accords. Morning Chess is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vilhelm Parfumerie (2015) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 3 accords: Green, Citrus, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Dear Polly or Morning Chess?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Dear Polly scores 4.02/5 vs Morning Chess at 3.90/5. Dear Polly's standout strength: Beautiful, unique tea-forward scent with smoky and incense notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Dear Polly and Morning Chess smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Green, Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Bergamot, Ambergris. Dear Polly: Dear Polly is beloved by those who appreciate tea fragrances and find it sensual and well-composed, with excellent performance on some skin types.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Dear Polly or Morning Chess?

Accepted Answer

Dear Polly: Poor longevity: typically 6-8 hours with minimal projection, sits close to skin Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Dear Polly vs Morning Chess?

Accepted Answer

Dear Polly scores highest for spring wear; Morning Chess scores highest for spring wear. Dear Polly leans daytime, Morning Chess leans daytime.

Dear Polly vs Morning Chess

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Dear Polly (4)

Unique to Morning Chess (3)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Dear Polly

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Attribute	Dear Polly	Morning Chess
Brand	Vilhelm Parfumerie	Vilhelm Parfumerie
Year	2015	2015
Rating	4.02	3.90
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	5