Dear Polly by Vilhelm Parfumerie
Brand: Vilhelm Parfumerie
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A sophisticated blend of crisp apple and sparkling bergamot softened by smoky black tea, delicate orris, warm amber, and mossy woods.
Is Dear Polly worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot and apple, black tea at the heart, then dries down to black amber and musk.
Scent Score: 69/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 63, versatility 93, layerability 64 and value 48, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 38 Twisted Lily reviews.
Scent Character
Woody · Tea Woody
EDP · Introduced 2015 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Apple, Black Tea, Black Amber, Musk, Oakmoss
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Apple
Heart Notes
- Black Tea
Base Notes
- Black Amber
- Musk
- Oakmoss
Occasions: Office, Casual, Date, Evening, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Dear Polly by Vilhelm Parfumerie belongs to the woody fragrance family. A sophisticated blend of crisp apple and sparkling bergamot softened by smoky black tea, delicate orris, warm amber, and mossy woods. Dear Polly opens with Bergamot and Apple. The heart brings Black Tea. It dries down to Black Amber, Musk, and Oakmoss.
How to wear Dear Polly
On skin, Dear Polly by Vilhelm Parfumerie has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, casual, date, evening, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss. Apply Dear Polly first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Dear Polly : 2 sprays Boss Bottled and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Dear Polly opens with Bergamot and Apple.
The heart brings Black Tea.
It dries down to Black Amber, Musk, and Oakmoss.
What to layer with Dear Polly
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, apple, and oakmoss.
Order: Apply Dear Polly first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dear Polly : 2 sprays Boss Bottled
Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Dear Polly first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb Midnight on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dear Polly : 2 sprays Flowerbomb Midnight
Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Dear Polly first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnolia Nobile on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dear Polly : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile
Omnia Crystalline by Bvlgari
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and oakmoss.
Order: Apply Dear Polly first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Omnia Crystalline on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dear Polly : 2 sprays Omnia Crystalline
Delina by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Woody and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and musk.
Order: Apply Dear Polly first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Delina on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dear Polly : 2 sprays Delina
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 31/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Dear Polly first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dear Polly : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
A*Men Eau de Toilette by Mugler
Not Recommended · 37/99
A*Men Eau de Toilette has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. A*Men Eau de Toilette brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent, and they share musk.
Order: Apply Dear Polly first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer A*Men Eau de Toilette on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Dear Polly : 1 spray A*Men Eau de Toilette
Related fragrances and why
- Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss — Both include bergamot, apple, and oakmoss.
- Flowerbomb Midnight by Viktor & Rolf — Both include bergamot and musk.
- Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di ParmaBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include bergamot and musk.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Dear Polly?
Dear Polly opens with Bergamot and Apple. The heart brings Black Tea. It dries down to Black Amber, Musk, and Oakmoss.
How long does Dear Polly last, and how strong is it?
Dear Polly by Vilhelm Parfumerie has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Dear Polly?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, casual, date, evening, and special occasion.
What layers well with Dear Polly?
Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, apple, and oakmoss. Apply Dear Polly first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Boss Bottled on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Dear Polly : 2 sprays Boss Bottled.
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