Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly bottle

The top dupe of Vilhelm Parfumerie's Dear Polly is Replica Flower Market by Maison Margiela, scoring 7/10 for accuracy and 7/10 for longevity. At $150, it's a 70% match to the $245 original — saving roughly $95 per bottle. Below: 1 more dupe scored across the same two dimensions, aggregated from Reddit r/fragranceclones, Fragrantica, and blind tests.

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Dossier Floral Violet bottle
Dossier

Floral Violet

$29–$49

Captures the powdery violet and iris heart reasonably well at a fraction of the cost. Lacks the full complexity and depth of the sandalwood and vetiver base that gives Dear Polly its signature dry-down.

Accuracy
7/10
Longevity
6/10
Provisional · Brand-Level Estimate
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Dossier Floral Violet bottle
Dossier

Floral Violet

Price
$29–$49
Accuracy
7/10
Longevity
6/10
Provisional · Brand-Level Estimate

Captures the powdery violet and iris heart reasonably well at a fraction of the cost. Lacks the full complexity and depth of the sandalwood and vetiver base that gives Dear Polly its signature dry-down.

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unisex

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Maison Margiela Replica Flower Market bottle
Maison Margiela

Replica Flower Market

Price
$150–$175
Accuracy
7/10
Longevity
7/10
Provisional · Brand-Level Estimate

Shares a similar fresh-floral powdery DNA with a prominent violet-mimosa pairing. A closer price-point alternative that diverges in its greener, more aldehydic character versus Dear Polly's warmer creamier base.

Office Safe

unisex

Reddit single-source

Dear Polly is one of the most widely duped fragrances in the modern market. Its widely recognizable profile has made it a popular target for house brands, Middle Eastern clones, and indie perfumers aiming for similar olfactory territory at a fraction of the price.

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Frequently Asked

What is the best dupe for Dear Polly?

Based on community consensus, the highest-accuracy dupe for Dear Polly is Floral Violet by Dossier (accuracy 7/10, longevity 6/10). If you prioritize longevity over accuracy, sort the grid above by longevity to see the top performer on that axis.

How are Dear Polly dupes scored?

Every dupe is rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores are aggregated from community consensus on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones, and Fragrantica. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.

Are the dupe recommendations for Dear Polly sponsored?

No. The Scent File takes no brand deals, no sponsorships, and no paid rankings. Rankings reflect community consensus only. We do earn affiliate commission when you purchase through our links at no extra cost to you — but this never influences which dupes appear or how they are scored.

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