Fragrance Inspired by Stella McCartney Stella — Petal & Cedar
Petal & Cedar is our fragrance inspired by Stella McCartney Stella. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
Scent comparison
| Original: Stella McCartney Stella | Petal & Cedar | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Peony | Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Peony |
| Heart notes | Rose, Amber, Frankincense | Rose, Amber, Frankincense |
| Base notes | Patchouli, Cedarwood, Musk | Patchouli, Cedarwood, Musk |
| Scent family | Modern Rose Woody | Modern Rose Woody |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $50.00 |
Why it matches
Petal & Cedar tracks Stella McCartney Stella through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Peony, Rose, Amber. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 94%, both sitting in the Modern Rose Woody family, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Petal & Cedar a good Stella McCartney Stella dupe?
- Yes — Petal & Cedar overlaps Stella McCartney Stella by about 94.3% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Peony, Rose). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Petal & Cedar smell like?
- It opens with Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Peony, a heart of Rose, Amber, Frankincense, drying down to Patchouli, Cedarwood, Musk — mirroring the Stella McCartney Stella arc.
- How long does Petal & Cedar last?
- As a EDP, Petal & Cedar gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Stella McCartney Stella.
- How much cheaper is it than Stella McCartney Stella?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
Arabiva Fragrances · Petal & Cedar. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.