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Perfumer
Dear Polly
feminine
Created by Jérôme Epinette
Dear Polly by Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Dear Polly was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Jérôme Epinette. Top notes are Bergamot and Apple; middle note is Black Tea; base notes are Black Amber, Musk and Oakmoss. "Dear Polly is a love letter in scent to my wife. Black tea, like the brew with which she awakes each morning, immediately warms the skin. Top notes of apple and bergamot create a sense of familiarity, while sensuous musk introduces complexity. Finally, it finds its resolution in a voluptuous spice, as piquantly punctuated as it is seductively honeyed. Familiar and new, comfortable and invigorating, it is a fragrant brew for two: lovers can wear it and recall each other. Even with distance they’re never apart." - a note from the brand. Dear Polly by Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Dear Polly was launched in 2015. Top notes are bergamot and apple; middle note is black tea; base notes are oakmoss, black amber and musk.
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Best Season
30%
Win
100%
Spr
78%
Sum
71%
Fall
Day & Night
94%
Day
29%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,991 votes
4.02
Love it
1.6k40%
Like it
1.4k35%
OK
54914%
Dislike
3799%
Hate it
632%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 78 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Dear Polly is beloved by those who appreciate tea fragrances and find it sensual and well-composed, with excellent performance on some skin types. However, the community consensus is that poor longevity and close skin projection, combined with its premium price point, make it difficult to justify as a full-size purchase. The fragrance shines best as a summer scent for intimate wear or when layered with complementary bright fragrances.
Strengths
- Beautiful, unique tea-forward scent with smoky and incense notes
- Sensual and intimate fragrance with excellent skin chemistry
- Great for layering with citrus or bright scents
- Fresh and sophisticated composition that appeals to tea fragrance lovers
Weaknesses
- Poor longevity: typically 6-8 hours with minimal projection, sits close to skin
- Scent profile varies significantly by skin chemistry; apple and lemon notes often absent
- High retail price (€250 for 100ml) doesn't justify performance
- Not suitable for year-round wear; primarily a summer fragrance
Best for
Summer casual wearIntimate, close-proximity occasionsTea fragrance enthusiastsLayering with brighter citrus scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
