Finding a dupe for a discontinued perfume is a bit like finding a decent avocado at the grocery store – a total crapshoot. But hey, we gotta try! People are *desperate* for a Stella fix, so there’s gotta be somethin’ out there that comes close.
The thing about Stella was that it was that perfect blend, that delicate balance. Not too sweet (because ew, headaches, right?), but still feminine and, like, *rose-y*, but not in a grandma way. It was kinda unique. That’s why dupes are so hard.
I saw something that mentioned Diptyque Eau Rose as being similar. I mean, Diptyque is fancy pants stuff, so it’s probably a good quality rose, but Eau Rose is *very* rose. I don’t know if it captures that whole Stella *vibe*. Worth checking out, maybe?
Then there’s the whole dupe industry. Superdrug’s Layering Lab gets a mention. Now, I’m not gonna lie, Superdrug is more, um, budget-friendly, let’s say. So, temper your expectations. It *might* scratch the itch, but it’s probably not gonna be a 100% match. Probably more like a 60% match. And you know those body mists evaporate like *crazy*. So you’d be constantly spraying, which, honestly, could get annoying.
Someone mentioned L.I.L.Y. by Stella McCartney too. Which is, like, confusing, right? Is it still by Stella? Is it a *different* scent profile? I’d have to sniff that one out myself to give you a real opinion. Seems like it is a lot like a subtle floral bouquet?
And then, of course, there’s the whole world of “dupe oils” and roll-ons. I saw someone mentioning a 20ml Stella roll-on. Honestly? I’m always a little suspicious of those. You never really know what you’re getting. Could be amazing, could smell like straight-up alcohol with a *hint* of rose. Buyer beware, you know?
