The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
My Stellar arrived in 2024 as Ajmal's statement in the crowded floral-fruity space. The brief was clear: build something that opens with confidence and earns its keep in the drydown. Citrus brightness was the obvious entry point, it's what catches attention, but the real work happens after. The house wanted a fragrance that didn't simply evaporate once the initial impression faded, a composition with actual substance underneath the sparkle.
The rose-vanilla-almond triad is well-worn territory, but My Stellar executes it with notable restraint. No single element dominates. The jasmine and magnolia don't shout; they cushion. The peach blossom keeps the florals from reading as heavy. What makes the structure interesting is how the powdery quality, flagged by enthusiasts as a defining characteristic, actually functions as a bridge between the bright opening and the warm base, pulling the whole composition into something cohesive rather than fragmented.
The evolution
The opening hits immediately: four citrus notes doing their job with no pretense. Bergamot and blackcurrant lead, pink grapefruit adds a slight bitterness, lemon keeps it clean. This phase lasts about thirty minutes before the florals take over. The heart doesn't arrive so much as settle, jasmine and magnolia emerging gradually while rose holds the center. By hour two, the composition has shifted entirely. Vanilla and almond anchor the drydown, warm and slightly sweet, with orchid and musk providing the powdery close that keeps everything intimate. The longevity is above average. The projection is moderate. You'll smell it on yourself the next morning.
Cultural impact
My Stellar joined Ajmal's lineup in 2024, stepping into a well-populated corner of the market. The floral-fruity category is crowded, but My Stellar distinguishes itself through restraint rather than excess. Users have noted a resemblance to PDM Delina Exclusif, which speaks to the composition's ambition. The fragrance offers above-average longevity, a practical advantage in a scent profile that could otherwise read as light and fleeting.
