Dear Polly
Vilhelm ParfumerieEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Dear Polly vs. Into The Sea
Is Dear Polly better than Into The Sea?
Dear Polly peaks in spring, while Into The Sea belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotBlack Tea
greencitrusfresh spicypowdery
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 Into The Sea?
| Dear Polly | Into The Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Ilias Ermenidis |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dear Polly and Into The Sea smell?
Dear Polly
Green
Citrus
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Musky
Fruity
Animalic
Into The Sea
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Ozonic
White Floral
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dear Polly and Into The Sea share?
Top
BergamotApple
BergamotMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom
Heart
Black Tea
Black TeaViolet LeafJuniperClary Sage
Base
Black AmberMuskOakmoss
CedarwoodGuaiac WoodSandalwoodNorlimbanolAmbroxanVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotMandarin Orange
Amber
Black Amber
Norlimbanol
Where they fit
When and where do Dear Polly and Into The Sea work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dear Polly or Into The Sea?
| Dear Polly | Into The Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Dear Polly and Into The Sea?
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
Into The Sea takes a different route. Black tea and vetiver anchor this to something drier, earthier, more unexpected. The combination creates a fragrance that stands apart from typical aquatic.Into The Sea
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