Stella McCartney 2017 EDT

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Stella Peony

by Alberto Morillas

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Stella McCartney Stella Peony is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Alberto Morillas. Stella Peony opens with Mandarin, Freesia, and Lotus, settles into a heart of Geranium, Peony, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Stella McCartney's Stella Peony carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This peony is a bit of a chameleon: some love its spicy, woody take on the classic, while others find it too sharp or even 'plasticky'. It's not the universal crowd-pleaser some Stella scents are, but for those who get it, it's a 'spirit fragrance'.
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  • Elegant
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Soft
  • Sophisticated
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Stella Peony Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh yet sophisticated profile, make it suitable for office and casual wear. The peppery notes might make it a bit too assertive for some formal settings, but its unique character makes it interesting for a date.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Stella Peony bursts forth with a zesty mandarin and delicate freesia, quickly followed by the star of the show, a vibrant peony, sharpened by a surprising pepper kick. As it settles, the composition deepens, revealing a sophisticated base of earthy patchouli, warm amber, and dry cedar, which some find grounds the floral beautifully while others feel it overwhelms the bloom.

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