Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Rose
100%
Floral
73%
Amber
54%
Fresh
51%
Citrus
49%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Rose, Floral, and Amber) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Rose, Floral, Amber, and Fresh among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With Rose, Floral, Amber, and Fresh among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
StellabyStella McCartneyis a Floral fragrance for women.Stellawas launched in 2003. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Cavallier.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.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Stella office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.