Dear Polly Vilhelm Parfumerie 2015 Eau de Parfum

The composition of Dear Polly is soft and understated with an undeniable loveliness about it. The initial tartness of the first spray quickly transitions to a subtle backdrop for the unfurling dry leafy heart of the fragrance, which wafts out into the world like fresh steam rising from a just-brewed cup of tea. My nose detects an unusual earthy-yet-powdery facet, a soft sensual smokiness, and a whiff of decay (like crisp sun-dried autumn leaves that crumble away under your feet.) At this point I must abandon my description of the scent itself to say that something sentimental lives in this fragrance. It has a warm intimacy and familiarity to it that makes it feel wearable on an everyday basis in spite of its sophistication. Sits close to the skin but lasts beautifully, like a wistful moment in time you wish you could keep returning to.