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    Side by side

    Stella vs. Afrodite

    Stella by Stella McCartney bottle

    Stella

    Stella McCartney
    Eau de Parfum2003
    Clearly related
    Afrodite by Tiziana Terenzi bottle

    Afrodite

    Tiziana Terenzi
    Eau de Parfum2018
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Stella vs. Afrodite
    StellaAfrodite
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20032018
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerJacques Cavallier BelletrudPaolo Terenzi
    Best season—Spring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Stella

    Rose
    Floral
    Amber
    Fresh
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Fruity
    Woody

    Afrodite

    Floral
    Fresh
    Soft Spicy
    Fruity
    White Floral
    Musky
    Sweet
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PeonyMandarin Orange
    LilacWhite PeachWhite CurrantPink PepperVanilla Bean
    Heart
    Rose
    Lily of the ValleyNeroliGeraniumTuberoseIris
    Base
    Amber
    White MuskAmbergrisEbonyPatchouliSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Stella vs. Afrodite
    StellaAfrodite
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Tiziana Terenzi makes extrait concentrations that don't apologize for themselves. This one earns its strength. The longevity means you're choosing a full commitment, not a splash-and-go.Afrodite