Provenance No.5 Aegean Rose
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2006 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Stella
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Damask rose oil from Turkey, lifted by mandarin and pink pepper and grounded by sandalwood and musk - a fresh, photorealistic garden-rose soliflore. Classical spring office wear at high-street pricing.
Stella is a genuinely divisive scent. For some, it's a 'gorgeous' summer mimosa in a bottle, 'sweet and clean' orange blossom with elegance and versatility. For others, it’s a scrubber - too powdery, too synthetic, even smelling of 'bile' or 'bug spray'. You'll either love it or hate it, but Tocca Stella certainly leaves an impression.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 20% |
| Floral | 32% | 30% |
| Fruity | 7% | 7% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 20% | 20% |
| Warm | 10% | 4% |
| Woody | 14% | 15% |
| Earthy | 0% | 0% |
| Animalic | 13% | 15% |
| Fresh | 15% | 14% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Damask rose with mandarin-pink pepper lift over a sandalwood-musk base reads at peak in spring when garden roses bloom; light summer wear is comfortable. Lacks the warmth or depth for cold-weather wear.
Occasions
Soft projection and a classic rose character fit office and casual settings well, with enough composure for daytime dates and approachable formal contexts. Modest projection limits the wear for serious sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, light citrus and floral profile makes it ideal for casual wear and the office, where subtlety is appreciated. Despite some claims of strong projection, many reviews mention poor longevity and sillage, which further suits these settings. It's less appropriate for formal events, where it might lack gravitas, but is a safe, fresh choice for spring and summer dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Floral, Woody accords and Musk, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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