Question 1

What's the difference between Mixed Emotions and Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Mixed Emotions is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2021) dominated by Woody accords. Dear Polly is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vilhelm Parfumerie (2015) leaning on Green accords. They share 3 accords: Green, Fruity, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Mixed Emotions or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mixed Emotions scores 3.77/5 vs Dear Polly at 4.02/5. On r/fragrance, Mixed Emotions sits at 7.0/10 (mixed) while Dear Polly is 7.5/10 (positive). Mixed Emotions's standout strength: Complex fruity, tea, and smoky notes that evolve beautifully. 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 Mixed Emotions and Dear Polly smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Green, Fruity, Fresh Spicy, Tea. Mixed Emotions: Mixed Emotions receives appreciation from the community for its sophisticated fruit, tea, and smoke combination, though opinions vary significantly on which notes dominate. 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, Mixed Emotions or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Mixed Emotions: Highly subjective performance creates diverse personal experiences 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 Mixed Emotions vs Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Mixed Emotions scores highest for fall wear; Dear Polly scores highest for spring wear. Mixed Emotions leans daytime, Dear Polly leans daytime.

Mixed Emotions vs Dear Polly

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Mixed Emotions (5)

Unique to Dear Polly (5)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Mixed Emotions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Dear Polly

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Attribute	Mixed Emotions	Dear Polly
Brand	Byredo	Vilhelm Parfumerie
Year	2021	2015
Rating	3.77	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	6