Vilhelm Parfumerie 2015 Edp

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Dear Polly

by Jérôme Epinette

Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Jérôme Epinette. The fragrance opens with Apple and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Tea, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss, Musk, and Ambergris.

Our verdict on Dear Polly: Favourite

This one is a divisive brew, with devotees singing its praises as a beautifully balanced tea scent, while others recoil from what they perceive as acrid smokiness. Try before you buy, it's definitely skin chemistry dependent.
  • Cozy
  • Clean
  • Calm
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
Dear Polly Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17%
Floral 5%
Fruity 13%
Green 31%
Sweet 8%
Warm 2%
Woody 4%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 17%
Fresh 30%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and versatility mean it works for most casual and date settings, but while some find it clean enough for the office, others detect a musky or smoky quality that might be too distracting for work. Its unique profile and potential for varied skin chemistry reactions make it less suitable for formal events or intense sport.

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About

Dear Polly opens with a zesty, crisp burst of bergamot and green apple, bright and invigorating. This soon settles into the heart of the fragrance: a realistic, robust black tea, which can lean fresh or surprisingly smoky depending on your skin. The base grounds it with earthy oakmoss, a hint of clean musk, and a subtle warmth from ambergris, creating a complex and evolving aroma that's never quite the same twice.