Question 1

What's the difference between Pome and Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Pome is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parallax Olfactory (2019) dominated by Sweet accords. Dear Polly is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vilhelm Parfumerie (2015) leaning on Green accords. They share 1 accord: Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, Pome or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pome scores 3.86/5 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 Pome and Dear Polly smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. 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, Pome 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 Pome vs Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Pome scores highest for all seasons wear; Dear Polly scores highest for spring wear. Pome leans daytime, Dear Polly leans daytime.

Pome vs Dear Polly

Comparison Summary

Unique to Dear Polly (6)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Dear Polly

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Pome	Dear Polly
Brand	Parallax Olfactory	Vilhelm Parfumerie
Year	2019	2015
Rating	3.86	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	6