Question 1

What's the difference between Royal and Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Royal is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Moresque (2019) dominated by Floral 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: Fruity, Fresh, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Royal or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Royal scores 3.64/5 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 Royal 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, Royal 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 Royal vs Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

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

Royal vs Dear Polly

Comparison Summary

Unique to Royal (9)

Unique to Dear Polly (6)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Dear Polly

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Attribute	Royal	Dear Polly
Brand	Moresque	Vilhelm Parfumerie
Year	2019	2015
Rating	3.64	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	6