Question 1

What's the difference between The Poet and Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

The Poet is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kismet Olfactive (2018) dominated by Amber accords. Dear Polly is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vilhelm Parfumerie (2015) leaning on Green accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Musky, Fresh Spicy, Citrus.

Question 2

Which is better, The Poet or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Poet scores 3.94/5 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 The Poet 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, The Poet 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 The Poet vs Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

The Poet scores highest for fall wear; Dear Polly scores highest for spring wear. The Poet leans daytime, Dear Polly leans daytime.

The Poet vs Dear Polly

Comparison Summary

Unique to The Poet (8)

Unique to Dear Polly (6)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Dear Polly

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Attribute	The Poet	Dear Polly
Brand	Kismet Olfactive	Vilhelm Parfumerie
Year	2018	2015
Rating	3.94	4.02
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	6