Question 1

What's the difference between Fortunato and Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Fortunato is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Thauy (2024) dominated by Citrus accords. Dear Polly is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vilhelm Parfumerie (2015) leaning on Green accords. They share 2 accords: Citrus, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Fortunato or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fortunato scores 4.10/5 vs Dear Polly at 4.02/5. 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 Fortunato and Dear Polly smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 2 accords, including Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Bergamot. 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, Fortunato or Dear Polly?

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 Fortunato vs Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

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

Fortunato vs Dear Polly

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Fortunato (13)

Unique to Dear Polly (5)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Dear Polly

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Attribute	Fortunato	Dear Polly
Brand	Thauy	Vilhelm Parfumerie
Year	2024	2015
Rating	4.10	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	14	6