Stella
ToccaEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Stella vs. Cool Water
Is Stella better than Cool Water?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MuskSandalwood
citruspowderywoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Stella and Cool Water?
| Stella | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2006 | 1988 |
| Gender | Female | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
How do Stella and Cool Water smell?
Stella
Citrus
Floral
White Floral
Powdery
Woody
Cool Water
Woody
Fresh
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Stella and Cool Water share?
Top
Bitter OrangeAquatic Notes
Green NotesSea WaterLavenderMintRosemaryCorianderCalone
Heart
LilyWhite freesiaWild orchid
GeraniumNeroliJasmineSandalwood
Base
MuskSandalwood
OakmossCedarwoodCedarMuskAmberTobaccoAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LilyWhite freesiaWild orchid
GeraniumLavenderJasmine
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
CedarwoodCedarSandalwood
Aquatic Notes
Aquatic Notes
Sea WaterCalone
Citric Notes
Bitter Orange
Neroli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Stella and Cool Water work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Stella or Cool Water?
| Stella | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Stella and Cool Water?
Stella occupies a specific niche: bright enough to feel alive, soft enough to wear anywhere. The orange aquatic opening is clean without being sterile, and the sandalwood drydown keeps things.Stella
Here's the thing about Cool Water: it doesn't try to seduce you. It just shows up, smells incredible, and never overstays. That's rarer than it sounds.Cool Water
The hunt
Where to buy Stella and Cool Water
| Stella | Cool Water | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $16.95fragranceshop |
| 1.3 oz | — | $16.95fragranceshop |
| 50ml | — | $18.89fragrancenet |
| 2.5 oz | — | $18.95fragranceshop |
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