Question 1

What's the difference between Tea Service and Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Tea Service is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Chasing Scents (2021) dominated by Fruity 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, Tea Service or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Tea Service scores 3.98/5 vs Dear Polly at 4.02/5. On r/fragrance, Tea Service sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while Dear Polly is 7.5/10 (positive). Tea Service's standout strength: Authentic tea scent that smells like real oolong tea from yumcha, not imitation. 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 Tea Service and Dear Polly smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 1 accords, including Fruity, Musk. Tea Service: Tea Service is highly regarded in the community as an excellent, authentic tea fragrance that captures the essence of oolong tea with jasmine. 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, Tea Service or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Tea Service: Good longevity, especially in less humid climates 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 Tea Service vs Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

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

Tea Service vs Dear Polly

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Tea Service (5)

Unique to Dear Polly (5)

Shared Accords (1)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Dear Polly

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Attribute	Tea Service	Dear Polly
Brand	Chasing Scents	Vilhelm Parfumerie
Year	2021	2015
Rating	3.98	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	6	6