Question 1

What's the difference between Floating and Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Floating is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Liis (2022) 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 4 accords: Fruity, Citrus, Musky, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Floating or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Floating scores 4.03/5 vs Dear Polly at 4.02/5. On r/fragrance, Floating sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Dear Polly is 7.5/10 (positive). Floating's standout strength: Beautiful peachy linen scent profile. 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 Floating and Dear Polly smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Floating: Liis Floating is loved for its unique peachy linen scent profile, but the community consensus is that its poor longevity and projection are major drawbacks that don't justify its premium price. 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, Floating or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Floating: Very poor longevity and projection (2 minutes reported) 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 Floating vs Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

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

Floating vs Dear Polly

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Dear Polly (6)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

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Community-sentimentpuls — Dear Polly

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Eigenschap	Floating	Dear Polly
Merk	Liis	Vilhelm Parfumerie
Jaar	2022	2015
Beoordeling	4.03	4.02
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	6