Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly dupe — cheaper alternatives

Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly: released in 2015, green, citrus and fresh, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly dupe?

The closest Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Terra — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear PollyProjection
1Maison Alhambra Terra83%about $20* (−90%)7h vs 5h7/10
2Fragrance World Rose Seduction Secret88%about $20* (−90%)7h vs 5h7/10
3Dossier Fougere Bergamot85%about $30* (−86%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Pendora Scents Doris Pink82%about $20* (−90%)8h vs 5h6/10
5Jenny Glow Bergamot80%about $20* (−90%)5h vs 5h5/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Terra — 83% scent match

    A gentle, tea-centric fragrance that mirrors the fresh and musky aesthetic of Dear Polly with impressive clarity.

    It shares its amber, musky and fresh spicy accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 175 community ratings.

  2. Fragrance World Rose Seduction Secret — 88% scent match

    Captures the distinct black tea and bergamot profile of Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly with a similarly clean, musky finish.

    It shares its fruity, fresh and citrus accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 8 community ratings.

  3. Dossier Fougere Bergamot — 85% scent match

    Evokes the crisp, tea-forward character of Dear Polly, offering a bright citrus opening that settles into a soft, mossy base.

    It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and amber accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 5 community ratings.

  4. Pendora Scents Doris Pink — 82% scent match

    Reminiscent of the crisp, tea-steeped atmosphere of Dear Polly, maintaining a clean and professional profile throughout the day.

    It shares its fruity, musky and citrus accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly, opens on Apple too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 1 community ratings.

  5. Jenny Glow Bergamot — 80% scent match

    Provides a light, airy take on the black tea and citrus blend that defines the experience of Dear Polly.

    It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and green accords with Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 14 community ratings.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly dupe is cheapest?

Jenny Glow Bergamot, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly dupe lasts longest?

Pendora Scents Doris Pink, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly.

Which Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly dupe is closest to the original?

Fragrance World Rose Seduction Secret, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly itself sells from €175 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Terra saves you about $275 a year against Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Pendora Scents Doris Pink (8.0h) — 1 of 5.

Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-05.