Dear Polly
Vilhelm ParfumerieEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Dear Polly vs. Mixed Emotions
Dear Polly rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Dear Polly | Mixed Emotions | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Dear Polly
Green
Citrus
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Musky
Fruity
Animalic
Mixed Emotions
Woody
Green
Fruity
Leather
Aromatic
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotApple
BlackcurrantMate
Heart
Black Tea
Black TeaViolet Leaf
Base
Black AmberMuskOakmoss
Birch woodPapyrus
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Dear Polly | Mixed Emotions | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
If you want the standard sweet-fruity gender-neutral crowd-pleaser, look elsewhere. Mixed Emotions is tart, bitter, tea-soaked, and quietly strange. The drydown is where it earns its keep.Mixed Emotions