Dear Polly
Vilhelm ParfumerieEau de Parfum2015
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Dear Polly vs. Sage & Black Tea Renew
Is Dear Polly better than Sage & Black Tea Renew?
Dear Polly rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotBlack Tea
greencitrusfreshfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Dear Polly and Sage & Black Tea Renew?
| Dear Polly | Sage & Black Tea Renew | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dear Polly and Sage & Black Tea Renew smell?
Dear Polly
Green
Citrus
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Musky
Fruity
Animalic
Sage & Black Tea Renew
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Green
Citrus
Soft Spicy
Herbal
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dear Polly and Sage & Black Tea Renew share?
Top
BergamotApple
BergamotStar AniseCinnamon
Heart
Black Tea
TeaCloveCardamomViolet
Base
Black AmberMuskOakmoss
SagePalo SantoAmyris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Dear Polly and Sage & Black Tea Renew work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dear Polly or Sage & Black Tea Renew?
| Dear Polly | Sage & Black Tea Renew | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Dear Polly and Sage & Black Tea Renew?
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
This one either pulls you into its spiced-tea clarity or you wish it pushed harder. The tea note is real, not just a name-drop, and the aromatics give it a wellness-adjacent edge that feels.Sage & Black Tea Renew
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