Stella Eau de Parfum bottle Stella
Edp Concentration Other
U Gender U
2003 Year 2012
££ Price Tier £££££
Black Sukar bottle Black Sukar

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Stella
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Black Sukar
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Stella Eau de Parfum
A modern classic that’s been cruelly discontinued, Stella is mourned by many as the ultimate rose. It's a fresh, elegant rose that manages to be both timeless and contemporary, though some find its performance fleeting.
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Our Verdict - Black Sukar
A truly unique floral-oud attar from Xerjoff that's garnered a cult following. It's a heady, exotic, and sensual blend that many describe as pure luxury, though a small minority find it less impactful. This isn't a wallflower; it's a statement.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 10%
Floral 50% 59%
Fruity 3% 5%
Green 4% 5%
Sweet 27% 17%
Warm 10% 12%
Woody 3% 0%
Earthy 5% 0%
Animalic 6% 1%
Fresh 16% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Stella EdP
Black Sukar

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 36% vs 47%
Peony 22% vs 52%
Only in Stella Eau de Parfum
Amber 22% Mandarin 18%

Accords

Stella Eau de Parfum Black Sukar
100%
Rose
76%
74%
Floral
100%
Musky
66%
Oud
62%
51%
Fresh
55%
54%
Amber
49%
Citrus
47%
Powdery
49%
Sweet
47%
Vanilla
46%
Rose shared
100%
76%
Floral shared
74%
100%
66%
Oud
62%
Fresh shared
51%
55%
54%
Citrus shared
49%
47%
49%
47%
46%

Performance

Stella Eau de Parfum Black Sukar
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Stella Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its elegant and soft projection makes it suitable for office wear, though some find a lack of longevity needing reapplication. The romantic rose heart and warm amber base lend themselves perfectly to date nights, while its overall gentle nature can work for casual wear too. It might be too understated for grand formal events and definitely too delicate for sport.

Black Sukar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

As an attar, Black Sukar often has a moderate to strong sillage and exceptional longevity, making it less suitable for a discreet office environment. Its sensual, exotic character and luxurious feel make it perfect for dates and evening formal events, while still being able to elevate a casual outing.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Rose, Fresh accords and Rose, Peony notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Stella Eau de Parfum
Black Sukar
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