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    India Hicks Island Nights vs. Stella

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    Stella by Stella McCartney bottle

    Stella

    Stella McCartney
    Eau de Parfum2003
    New comparison

    Stella rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while India Hicks Island Nights projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: India Hicks Island Nights vs. Stella
    India Hicks Island NightsStella
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20092003
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerFrank VoelklJacques Cavallier Belletrud
    Best seasonSummer—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    India Hicks Island Nights

    Powdery
    Green
    White Floral
    Floral
    Fresh
    Citrus
    Woody
    Violet

    Stella

    Rose
    Floral
    Amber
    Fresh
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Fruity
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotGreen NotesPalm LeafTropical Fruit
    PeonyMandarin Orange
    Heart
    Purple OrchidVioletAfrican Orange FlowerNight-Blooming JasmineIris
    Rose
    Base
    Woody NotesMusk
    Amber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: India Hicks Island Nights vs. Stella
    India Hicks Island NightsStella
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The jasmine is the whole thing. It shows up late, takes its time, and then doesn't leave for hours. If you're not here for a floral that earns its keep after sundown, this isn't it.India Hicks Island Nights
    Stella doesn't try to be interesting. It tries to be liked, and it mostly succeeds. The mandarin orange opens bright and confident, the florals arrive and soften the citrus, and the warm amber base.Stella