Question 1

What's the difference between Laurel Canyon, 1966 and Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Laurel Canyon, 1966 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Thin Wild Mercury (2019) 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, Green.

Question 2

Which is better, Laurel Canyon, 1966 or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Laurel Canyon, 1966 scores 4.23/5 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 Laurel Canyon, 1966 and Dear Polly smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 2 accords, including Citrus, Green, 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, Laurel Canyon, 1966 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 Laurel Canyon, 1966 vs Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Laurel Canyon, 1966 scores highest for spring wear; Dear Polly scores highest for spring wear. Laurel Canyon, 1966 leans daytime, Dear Polly leans daytime.

Laurel Canyon, 1966 vs Dear Polly

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Laurel Canyon, 1966 (9)

Unique to Dear Polly (5)

Shared Accords (2)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Dear Polly

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Attribute	Laurel Canyon, 1966	Dear Polly
Brand	Thin Wild Mercury	Vilhelm Parfumerie
Year	2019	2015
Rating	4.23	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	6