How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and floral. Blood orange and bitter orange at the top, lily and freesia in the middle and sandalwood and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Stella notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Tocca Stella EDP in detail
Tocca is the house behind Stella EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Who will like Stella
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by floral and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and floral smells and notes like lily and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include watery notes and wild orchid. Perfume fans rate it 3.86 out of 5.
Tocca perfumes worth knowing
This house has 17 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Florence, Colette and Giulietta.
Stella for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Liz Claiborne Vivid lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like sandalwood and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Liz Claiborne Vivid spreads further.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €169, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Hugo Boss Hugo Deep Red and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio.
Stella dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Hugo Boss Hugo Deep Red (4 shared notes), Bond No. 9 Bond No 9 Nolita (4 shared notes), Liz Claiborne Vivid (4 shared notes) and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Stella?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Stella good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2006.