This is a little bit of a two-in-one post as I wanted to show you the beautiful new Stella Eau de Parfum Print Collection* but I've also been meaning to review the actual fragrance for months as it's quite possibly my favourite scent.
Last year Stella brought out The Print Collection, a set of 30ml travel appropriate bottles bedecked in botanical prints taken from Stella McCartney's 2011 Resort collection. This time the designs borrow bold geometric prints from the Stella McCartney SS12 RTW collection, with Bouillard spots and oriental circles. There's something a little '1920s on the Orient Express' about them, which I absolutely love. The Print Collection 30ml bottles retail for £38 and are available now from Boots, House of Fraser and John Lewis. To give you an idea of how long 30ml would last, below is my 100ml bottle of Stella EDP which I've used at least three times a week for the last fourteen months!
As for the fragrance itself, which has been around since 2003; the brand describe it as being 'inspired by a rose in full bloom...with a bright, modern edge', which is both accurate and something that I would normally shy away from. The opening notes are a pungent, but thankfully not artificial, rose scent. However once this settles there is a slight citrus hint (mandarin, apparently) which breaks through to prevent everything from becoming too heavily floral or 'old fashioned'. The final notes are amber which lend the scent a warmth and slight sweetness, which is something I notice lingering on my scarves when I've worn this in wintertime. None of the notes really diminish in the seven or so hours that the scent sticks around; rather they seem to change in combination a little throughout the day, meaning it is one of the few fragrances I'm aware of all day.
The changeable nature of Stella EDP is what makes me wear it all year round. It's fresh enough for everyday wear, but has enough body from the amber notes to carry it right through to evening wear.
I am SUCH a sucker for packaging... look at those gorgeous prints! So cute, but I know I shouldn't buy just for the aesthetic, haha. Will have to give this one a test for sure - sounds perfect for here actually, as I'm just heading into Spring. x
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Great idea!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it smells amazing, you've done a wonderful job of describing the scent. I'd love to smell a sample.
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This sounds like it smells beautiful, I've been thinking about getting it for a while as I love rose scented things. The printed bottle looks amazing as well.
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The packaging is beautiful, so unique and bold! Love it!
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The packaging is amazing!
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I miss the last print on these perfumes; I'm really not a fan of the new prints at all (maybe if they were smaller like on the clothing they would look less cheap? I think with them being so big and geometric it makes it have a lot of white background space and thus look a bit inexpensive)... :(
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Love the new bottles! I don't think I've ever tried the fragrance, but it sounds so nice that I just might have to now. xx
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So many people talk about this I really need to smell it. I'm a sucker for packaging but I'm not too keen on this it doesn't look as expensive or classy as previous packagings. Cant please everyone! x
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I must admit my mouth actually fell open in awe when I saw these. I don't care what they smell like I just love the bottles, so, so very beautiful. Want.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike! Stella has been my favorite fragrance since its release. I'm dying for a new bottle, but I'm attempting to hold out until the print collection arrives on our shores ... I'm a sucker for packaging and the patters are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love that you've included the print of the clothing that inspired the bottles, Meg! I think it contextualizes them a bit more.
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This fragrance smells so beautiful but it just doesn't smell nice on my skin. I really wish i could love it as much as i love the prints on the bottles, beautiful! Please check out my blog! lots of love xxx
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I really like the print collection bottles! Very different to any of the bottles I have for any perfume. I don't think I've ever tried a Stella perfume, I may have to test them out next time I am out shopping :) xo
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I bought my mother one of the floral printed bottles last Christmas, wish I had picked myself up one too! Stella is such a classic but still modern scent...I will definitely consider repurchasing once Senhora stocks these. Love the prints, they have a vintage vibe to me
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I bought my mother one of the floral printed bottles last Christmas, wish I had picked myself up one too! Stella is such a classic but still modern scent...I will definitely consider repurchasing once Senhora stocks these. Love the prints, they have a vintage vibe to me
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I absolutely love this fragrance!
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