4
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Stella
feminine
Created by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud
Stella by Stella McCartney is a Floral fragrance for women. Stella was launched in 2003. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. Stella McCartney: “I showed an old-time picture of a rose to a designer. Just imagine a luxurious flower, heavy and beautiful; its petals fall off just by your gentle touch. I would love to keep this frail beauty, this moment of perfection in the perfume.” The designer of the perfume is the famous Jaques Cavallier. No matter the reputation of rose perfumes as old-fashioned, Stella, with her classical retro chic, stands apart from the batch of new perfumes and attracts attention with her peculiarity. In the top notes there are rose oil, peony and a gentle touch of fresh tangerine. In the heart of the perfume there is rose, whose gentle scent is emphasized by the deep note of amber in the base. The perfume was made in 2003.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
52%
Win
85%
Spr
48%
Sum
68%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
60%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
Single layer composition with community-voted intensity.
User Ratings
4,704 votes
4.23
Love it
2.2k47%
Like it
1.9k40%
OK
1223%
Dislike
46810%
Hate it
140%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 51 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
Stella by Stella McCartney is remembered fondly by r/fragrance as a distinctive dark rose fragrance that was discontinued but left a lasting impression on its wearers. The community actively seeks dupes and alternatives like ALT Duchess, Atomic Rose/Infini Rose, and Papillon Artisan Tobacco Rose, though members agree nothing perfectly replicates the original's unique elegance and power.
Strengths
- Beloved discontinued fragrance with loyal fanbase
- Dark, elegant rose with gothic aesthetic appeal
- Powerful, distinctive scent that evokes strong memories
- Multiple dupes and alternatives available for seekers
Weaknesses
- Discontinued and difficult to find original bottles
- No perfect dupe fully captures the original
- Can be polarizing in modern fragrance trends
Best for
Evening wearSpecial occasionsRose fragrance enthusiastsThose seeking dark, sophisticated scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
