My Ongoing Love Affair with Stella by Stella McCartney (…and My Search for the Perfect Dupe!)

If you’ve been with me for a while, you already know my heart belongs to one perfume: Stella by Stella McCartney.

Honestly, it’s one of those fragrances that just gets me — soft rose, a hint of amber, that elegant, comforting hug-in-a-bottle feeling. It was my everyday signature for years, and I truly thought it would always be around.

And then… it was discontinued.(Yes, I’m still recovering emotionally. 😅)

Ever since, I’ve been on a mission — a long, determined, slightly dramatic mission — to find a worthy replica. I’ve tried so many “inspired by” versions over the years, and while some have come close, the search continues.

Recently, though, something exciting landed in my hands. The lovely team at Blossom Perfumery kindly gifted me their fragrance Blossom 534, which is inspired by Stella. And you know I couldn’t wait to get it on my skin!

I’ve just posted a new video where I test it, compare it to the original, and share my honest impressions — bottle, scent, longevity, everything. If you’re also a heartbroken Stella lover or simply enjoy finding affordable fragrance gems, you’ll want to have a peek.

✨ Watch my latest video to see how Blossom 534 performs!

Let me know if you’ve found any Stella-inspired fragrances I should try — the search might never truly end, but I’m enjoying every step of the journey.