Stella Peony

I have a tester of this. For Stella lovers, this is basically what we know and love about our beloved Stella, but without the rose and the underlying sweetness of the amber. The peony is at the forefront (obviously), whereas with Stella original, the peony is definitely there, but the rose is way more prominent. Peony also has more of the pepperiness, and cedar and patchouli as the base. It's definitely a different vibe, but still with the Stella DNA. I'm not sure how I feel about this yet. I think I'll have to test this some more and in warmer weather to make a determination. The longevity, projection, and sillage is a joke though. After about 3 hours it's almost gone on me, just a faint remnant of a skin scent. I would consider the exorbitant prices that Stella original is going for right now because I just love it so much, but I'm not sure if I would do that for Peony. EDIT: July 4, 2023 Ok I purchased a 100ml bottle of this, as well as the rollerball and love it. I can see what people mean by the plasticky smell, but that fades away like 10-15 seconds after spraying. What settles is this spicy yet sweet peony scent. This is the spiciest of Stella's creations. To me, Stella original is beautiful, flowing, sensual, and romantic. I reach for Peony when I'm feeling spicy and more action-oriented. It's definitely the other side of the same Stella coin since it's very similar to the signature Stella scent, just with the peony cranked up and a lot of pepper sprinkled on top. A must have for Stella lovers who are looking for a different vibe but with the same Stella DNA. See also my review of her In Two Peony creation for a comparison.

A very beautiful spicy floral. It smells simultaneously fresh, yet also slightly warm and sweet (although I cannot pinpoint what kind of sweet note it is...) It is more herbaceous and woody, rather than a floral bouquet...but the flower is there, like 1 or 2 pink peonies set in the center of a zen forest garden. I think this could work in all seasons. I am currently wearing it on a very cold day, and the cedar/patchouli/pepper seems appropriately festive--reminds me of Christmas pines and spiced drinks--yet the freesia and peony could probably also do well in warm spring or hot summer days, too. There is not much development as the first hour reflects what I will smell on my clothes the next day...but there is a depth that I keep enjoying when I catch the scent. Makes me feel casually sophisticated and energized. It is most suitable as a day fragrance. I could wear this to work, but I can also see myself spritzing it before/after a workout due to its transparency.

The original Stella was my signature for a long time, until recently, when for some reason it started to project like crazy on me and was overpowering my nose (no doubt hormonal). So, I’d relegated it to a winter evening fragrance. The EDT is a go-to Summer scent for me, but I needed my old Stella back, the one that I could wear to work year round, the one that was “me” Well, along comes Stella Peony. YES. This is the Goldilocks version: just right. The peony tempers the Rose-and-amber-combo tendency to lend a sort of soapy, masculine tinge to the fragrance (which was what was popping out on me big time and giving me headaches) while retaining the classic aura of the Stella we all know and love. Over the course of the day it blooms and the rose comes through more and more. I never tried Stella In Two and I’ve heard a lot of comparisons to that one, but I will say that as far as I’m concerned, this is my new favorite Stella.

Oh I spent years trying to find this new edition of Stella’s Peony! I was so curious whether or not it would be similar to the Peony in two and guys...it’s pretty much the same scent!!! Which made me very happy...except one tiny detail: now it feels super synthetic. I will be honest with you last time I wore Peony in two was ten years ago, so I don’t know for sure if they changed the ingredients for cheaper synthetic ones or maybe it’s just that I smelled so much more other fragrances (including niches brands and boutique lines), so that my nose is more demanding now. But the scent itself hasn’t changed and I’m keeping my bottle for sure! ;) reminds me of my youth😊

This smells like the original Stella McCartney to me. I have an OLD bottle of Stella, and Peony and that liquid smell remarkably similar. Yes, there is more rose in Stella and more Peony (and geranium) in Peony, but the base is very much the same. Peony does not have the tenacity of Stella, but, like I said, I have an old bottle of Stella...before reformulations. It's the rich, gorgeous rose that launched me into fragrance-love...the One that started it all. I take out the gorgeous amethyst bottle every once in awhile to treasure the liquid, which still smells exquisite. I may buy Peony because I enjoy it very much, but it is not as special as Stella, to me.

I enjoy this one, mainly because I do like the smell of fresh peonies in the garden. They are one of my top floral scents. When I first put it on, it is spicy and woody as well. However once it dries down it tends to lose some of that complexity and mostly just smells like peonies. Personally I'm fine with that because I don't want the pepper or wood to overwhelm the peony scent. If you like the smell of peonies straight up, this is probably a safe blind buy for you. If you are expecting something more spicy/woody, you may be disappointed. It has light sillage and moderate lasting power, in my experience.

Almost a decade ago I bought a 10oz roller of this scent. Some spilled in my eyeglass case where it lived for some time. For so long, every time I cracked the case the pretty notes emerged like friendly fairies. It projected delicately from my rx sunnies & it was pleasantly addictive. I'd huff & I'd huff. The small bottle stuck around forever. When it finally vanished, the fragrance was way harder to come by. I hope to eternally be reminded of Stella Peony with my remaining stash.

Stella Peony is absolutely my favourite perfume! I was literally addicted and am so sad to not be able to find it ANYWHERE? I’ve searched and searched, I don’t see anything about it being discontinued or any comments made on this matter... which is confusing. I really hope it makes a comeback as this was my signature scent!!! Im dying without it, dramatic I know. But that’s truly how great it was!

I imagine this is what a supermodel on the runway smells like...she is alluring and only has seconds to hypnotize and make people want to double, triple-take. This fragrance had that effect on me when I first sampled it. I get half peony, half black pepper and it is LOUD AND STRONG. When the scent dried down hours later is became pure peony but before then it is so spicy!

Peonies are one of my favorite floral scents and Stella Peony is peony done in the most perfect way. It's spicy, but not at all sharp. The dry down is so cozy and fresh and the geranium is DIVINE. It makes me want to curl up with a cup of tea out in the garden. Stella Peony does share similarities with the og Stella, but I see Peony as the sassy younger sibling. ;)

The best peony fragrance on the market. My wife used to wear the previous version of it named "In two Peony", but now they cost a lot of money. So, for those, who's looking for that scent - I definitely suggest the new Peony! It's even a bit fresher, brighter and longer lasting. And the price is much affordable! Applause for Alberto Morillas!

Wow!!! This is a beautiful delicate feminine fragrance. One sniff and I want you Stella Peony. I don't just want you I have to have you. Reminds me so much of the original Stella which I adored. I absolutely love the bottle for it's gorgeous coral colour. Can't describe the scent except to say it is perfect.

This is so elegant, I sought out to buy it albeit at a high price because I believe it is discontinued. But I love it. I knew it by a sample, and boy, did I squeeze that sample. I just had to buy me a bottle.

Just got the new version EDT. Love it, love most Stella's perfumes. She's the queen of rose perfumes, the only one who manages to make it light and modern enough for my taste.

I'm disappointed that they discontinued this perfume, as well as the original Stella. It was my signature scent for YEARS. It's elegant and playful at the same time.

Bought this for my mom for Christmas. Blind buy, but she loves Stella , but loves patchouli. Huge hit. She loves it. Great lasting power. Chypre-ish

this was avaiable in Vienna Austria Douglas shops in mid September 2017, it immediately caught my attention, smells lovely.

An unbelievably gorgeous peony!

I have a sample. --- At first spray, it's a lovely, fresh peony scent with that green note of crushed stalks or leaves, plus peppery notes. As it dries, the cedar comes out, dry , mixed with the other florals, powdery watery , especially the lotus note, which for me gives it a vibe of high-end floral shower gel. The peppery notes are just right in this one, and make it more than the usual pretty peony scent. I hope this one manages to last more than one hour on my skin. If it does, it's one more scent I would wish to add to those "spring morning, wake me up with both energy, freshness and cosiness" fragrances, like Noa, Gap Close, CH212. Perfume is personal, and you may not read this one like this. It's more of a pink-ish scent than the previous ones, but still airy. I also enjoy the way the cedar is developing here. In my experience so far, this is an undulating scent, coming in waves, alternately watery soapy, then airy floral with peony, then cedar waves, then pepper. It makes me feel nice. I like it less when it goes soapy, I like it more when the peony mixes with pepper and cedar. Not a love, but a good like. UPDATE: as it dries out, the soapy note disappears on me, and I get mainly the enjoyable (for me) mix of fresh powdery peony, soft pepper notes and dry cedar. Getting more enjoyable as time passes. Waiting to see how long it lasts, maybe could become a love if it lasts long enough for me. UPDATE 2: it's been 5 hours and it's still going on, though as a skin scent. Very nice. I would like it indeed!

As a fan of the original Stella In Two Peony I was excited to hear it was coming back. While it is incredibly similar, it is not the same, despite them saying the formulation hasn't changed. To me, the new Peony has a slightly plasticy note. The original was richer and smoother. It's a shame because I can't really smell this without yearning for the original. This new Peony is pretty and highly wearable day to day, I will just have to get used to it I think! Edit: the more I go back to testing this the more I get the smell of superglue. (It hasn't gone off). It really isn't pleasant. I don't know what they've done to the formula. Also, how can they claim this is the same as Stella In Two when the former and the latter have different 'noses' who created it?