Stella Eau de Parfum bottle Stella
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2003 Year 2009
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Stella Nude Eau de Parfum bottle Stella Nude

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Stella
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Stella
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 - Stella Nude
Stella Nude is a lovely, delicate rose that's perfect for a clean, natural scent, though its fleeting nature means you'll need to reapply. It's a 'your skin but better' vibe; just don't expect it to make a grand entrance or last all day.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 11%
Floral 50% 37%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 4% 3%
Sweet 27% 31%
Warm 10% 20%
Woody 3% 2%
Earthy 5% 5%
Animalic 6% 4%
Fresh 16% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Stella EdP
Stella Nude EdP

Notes

Only in Stella Nude
Rose 63% Grapefruit 37%
Shared Notes
Peony 22% vs 60%
Only in Stella Nude
Amber 52% Vanilla 48%

Accords

Stella Stella Nude
100%
Rose
100%
74%
Floral
84%
51%
Fresh
61%
54%
Amber
49%
Citrus
49%
Rose shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
74%
84%
Fresh shared
51%
61%
54%
Citrus shared
49%
49%

Performance

Stella Stella Nude
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Stella

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.

Stella Nude

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Given its light sillage and poor longevity, this is best suited for scenarios where subtlety is key - think office, casual outings, or even bedtime. It's too understated for formal events and its freshness makes it surprisingly good for light activity, despite its performance issues.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
87%
Accord
90%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Stella
Stella Nude
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