Question 1

What's the difference between Ganymedes and Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

Ganymedes is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Patrice Martin (2022) dominated by Woody 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: Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Ganymedes or Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ganymedes scores 3.55/5 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 Ganymedes 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, Ganymedes 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 Ganymedes vs Dear Polly?

Accepted Answer

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

Ganymedes vs Dear Polly

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Ganymedes (12)

Uniek voor Dear Polly (6)

Gedeelde akkoorden (1)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Dear Polly

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Eigenschap	Ganymedes	Dear Polly
Merk	Patrice Martin	Vilhelm Parfumerie
Jaar	2022	2015
Beoordeling	3.55	4.02
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	12	6