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Stella vs Alma

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1,705 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stella takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Stella

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Alma

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Stella3/5
Alma2/5
Ratings & consensus
Stella
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Stella
Sillage & projection
Alma
Value for money
Alma
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Stella

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
StellaTocca
AlmaVicky Martín Berrocal
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 1,695 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
3.50/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 57%Had 17%Want 26%
Category winnerStellaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
47%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

1,695 votes

20%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityStella

SillageAlma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value75
Category winnerAlmaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
floral83%
white floral65%
powdery48%
woody30%
white floral100%
floral88%
woody77%
musky65%
powdery53%
fruity42%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Blood OrangeBitter OrangeWatery Notes
Heart
LilyFreesiaWild Orchid
Base
MuskSandalwood
Top
NeroliRed Fruits
Heart
JasmineLilyFreesia
Base
SandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesLily, Freesia, Musk and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer80
Fall20
Winter20
Day100
Night17
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex6
Women93
Men11
Unisex22
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,088

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#57,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerStellaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tocca Stella opens with a splash of blood orange and bitter orange, creating a bright citrus character that feels like a fresh breeze. This juicy introduction quickly gives way to watery undertones, preventing the fruit from becoming syrupy or overly sweet. As the scent settles on skin, a delicate heart of white free…

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Alma by Vicky Martín Berrocal offers a straightforward blend of clean orange blossom and soft red berries. The scent quickly settles into a quiet heart of jasmine and lily before finishing on a dry base of light sandalwood and white musk. It serves as a simple, fresh option for casual morning wear.

Reviews →
InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Stella or Alma?

Stella takes 3 of 5 categories. Stella is rated 3.93/5 from 1,695 votes; Alma is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Stella for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Alma for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Stella or Alma?

Stella lasts longest (Stella 53/100, Alma 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stella or Alma?

Alma projects furthest (Alma 54/100, Stella 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stella and Alma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Lily, Freesia, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Stella or Alma better for summer or winter?

Alma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stella and Alma?

Stella has top notes of Blood Orange, Bitter Orange and Watery Notes, heart notes of Lily, Freesia and Wild Orchid, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Alma has top notes of Neroli and Red Fruits, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.

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