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    Dispelled vs. Dear Polly

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    Dear Polly by Vilhelm Parfumerie bottle

    Dear Polly

    Vilhelm Parfumerie
    Eau de Parfum2015
    New comparison

    Dispelled rates higher with the community, while Dear Polly wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dispelled vs. Dear Polly
    DispelledDear Polly
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJames NguyenJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dispelled

    Lavender
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Green
    Yellow Floral
    Powdery

    Dear Polly

    Green
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Musky
    Fruity
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Bergamot
    BergamotApple
    Heart
    LavenderHerbal Tea
    Black Tea
    Base
    VanillaMagnolia Bark
    Black AmberMuskOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dispelled vs. Dear Polly
    DispelledDear Polly
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

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    Real talk

    Lavender is having a moment, but most fragrances lean masculine with it. Dispelled takes a different path, herbal tea keeps it contemplative, vanilla in the drydown keeps it warm. Not loud.Dispelled
    Dear Polly is not trying to be loud or performative. It is a composed, well-mannered fragrance that rewards attention rather than demanding it. The black tea heart is the quiet star here.Dear Polly