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Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly Special Edition
Vilhelm Parfumerie

Dear Polly Special Edition

green
citrus
fresh
fresh spicy
amber
fruity
musky
EDP · 2015 · unisex

Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Swedish niche house known for straightforward, well-crafted compositions that prioritize quality ingredients and clarity of vision. Dear Polly Special Edition is a 2015 release that exemplifies the brand's approach to understated elegance.

The fragrance opens with bergamot and apple, establishing a bright, green-tinged citrus character that feels both fresh and slightly spiced. Black tea comprises the heart, adding a subtle astringency and depth that prevents the composition from becoming purely fruity. The base settles into black amber, musk, and oakmoss, grounding the fresher top notes with a warm, earthy foundation. The overall effect is a floral fragrance with strong green and woody elements, balancing brightness with composure.

Dear Polly works well for those seeking something refined but not ostentatious, suitable for everyday wear or professional settings where subtlety is preferred. It appeals to fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate tea and herbal notes alongside citrus and amber. If you connect with The Tactician, The Homesteader, or The Aristocrat, this is worth exploring.

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Main Accordsreported by community
green
100%
citrus
100%
fresh
75%
fresh spicy
75%
amber
75%
fruity
50%
musky
50%
animalic
50%
mossy
50%
powdery
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Apple
Apple
Fresh, crisp, and slightly cidery, apple reads as clean and natural rather than candy-sweet. Green apple is sharper and more aromatic; red apple is rounder and juicier. Both add an approachable freshness to florals and fresher orientals, and green apple in particular is a signature of certain classic masculines.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Black Tea
Black Tea
Base · 3–12 hrs
Black Amber
Black Amber
The darkest interpretation of amber, combining animalic depth, resinous richness, and a slightly smoky, leathery quality. Black amber adds an opaque, weighty warmth to oriental compositions that borders on the animalic. It is the amber of serious, challenging fragrances that make no concession to approachability.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
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The TacticianBest match92% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Aristocrat84% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
green100%citrus100%fresh75%fresh spicy75%amber75%
Fragrance Family
Floral
EDP
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Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly Special Edition— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Vilhelm Parfumerie fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly Special Edition? +
$250.00 at Vilhelm Parfumerie. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly Special Edition smell like? +
Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Swedish niche house known for straightforward, well-crafted compositions that prioritize quality ingredients and clarity of vision. Dear Polly Special Edition is a 2015 release that exemplifies the brand's approach to understated elegance. The fragrance opens with bergamot and apple, establishing a bright, green-tinged citrus character that feels both fresh and slightly spiced. Black tea comprises the heart, adding a subtle astringency and depth that prevents the composition from becoming purely fruity. The base settles into black amber, musk, and oakmoss, grounding the fresher top notes with a warm, earthy foundation. The overall effect is a floral fragrance with strong green and woody elements, balancing brightness with composure. Dear Polly works well for those seeking something refined but not ostentatious, suitable for everyday wear or professional settings where subtlety is preferred. It appeals to fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate tea and herbal notes alongside citrus and amber. If you connect with The Tactician, The Homesteader, or The Aristocrat, this is worth exploring.
What are the notes in Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly Special Edition? +
Top: Bergamot, Apple. Heart: Black Tea. Base: Black Amber, Musk, Oakmoss.
What fragrance family is Dear Polly Special Edition? +
Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly Special Edition belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly Special Edition? +
Based on shared notes, Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Lord (Black Amber, Musk, Black Tea, Bergamot), nautica Latitude Longitude for men (Musk, Oakmoss, Black Tea, Bergamot) may smell similar to Dear Polly Special Edition.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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