Stella McCartney 2005 EDT

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Stella Rose Absolute

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Stella McCartney Stella Rose Absolute is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005. Stella Rose Absolute settles into a heart of Amber, Lemon, Rose, and Peony. Stella McCartney's Stella Rose Absolute carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A legendary rose, tragically discontinued yet eternally adored. Rose Absolute is the opulent, deeper sister to the original Stella, a rich, jammy rose wrapped in amber. Utterly gorgeous and a must-have for any rose lover, if you can find it.
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  • Romantic
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Stella Rose Absolute 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intensity and allure make it perfect for date nights and formal events, where its deep, lasting rose can truly shine. While too rich for casual wear or sports, it can be suitable for a sophisticated office setting if applied sparingly, though some might find the potent amber cloying.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

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

This isn't a shy, dewy rose; it’s a full-bodied, almost syrupy rose petal explosion. It opens with a flash of clean lemon before the prominent rose and peony unfurl, blooming into a velvety floral heart. A deep, resinous amber anchors the composition, adding warmth and a sensual, slightly dark richness that amplifies the rose without overwhelming it, creating a truly 'absolute' experience.

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