Dior Addict Eau de Parfum by Dior

I have not been able to find another bottle of the original version; it seems the earth has swallowed them; online they show you the photo of the original but then they send you this. I say this because it is exactly what happened to me, and even though I called to confirm it. This, as I already said in another review, is very similar to the original but not as strong or deep as they say here; better bread than no bread at all. I think this version falls short on days as cold as today, perhaps it would work much better in spring. For those who find Addict too much, I think this will work great for them, a pity they included tangerine, if they had used lemon perhaps it could remind me more of Trouble, in any case they are on the same line. On the other hand, I do not think it carries only these notes, I can perceive tonka bean and something of incense, but very subtle. Edit: Well, I have been wearing the perfume on my wrist for quite a few hours now, and as a good consumer of the original Addict for many years, I can say this is practically identical, perhaps with a bit less intensity, which I cannot confirm with certainty on a freezing day like today. The notes listed certainly are not, perhaps they added a bit more tangerine to the top, that’s being too subtle. I think I underestimated it, as often happens with us with reformulations, but to my nose at this moment there is no difference in the fragrance.

What a sad story with this perfume. I first smelled it about 10 or 12 years ago and fell in love at first sight. Back then, as a student, freshly graduated, with my first job and dreaming of a house and a car, it was expensive and headed my wishlist for years, waiting to buy it without failing at something more important first. Now I have it, the reformulated version; what have they done with my old love? It’s sad I never got the original; what I have now isn’t the same, it’s more diluted and bland. It smells nice, but it’s so fleeting, almost skin-scent only. I keep it and wear it often, about 8 sprays to feel it, just to console my conscience; waiting didn’t work, so it serves as a lesson for many other cases. It’s a white floral, vanillaised, with a citrus touch, drying sweet and soft, and it’s not worth the price anymore. What a pity.

Reformulated! The magic of before is gone; I don’t know if you know the old Addict, the one with the gold atomiser. That was the good one, the one that drove us mad, it had magic and only that one was called Addict, living up to the name because after smelling it you couldn’t let go. The current one… well, it tries to simulate the previous one, but it doesn’t succeed, in my opinion. The longevity has dropped to 4-5 hours and the trail is ridiculous, it doesn’t compare to the old one. This is just a memory, a terrible memory. Lately I see that the big houses only know how to make perfumes worse, but they don’t lower prices, no, they leave them the same or raise them… I’m sorry.

Today is a tropical rainy day in my country… and I wanted to wear this perfume… I applied a little and I can say it feels like a very thick and luxurious vanilla, plus soft flower petals and a resinous hint at the base; it does not make me feel overwhelmed, rather the effect is to feel sweet, elegant, and distinguished. And what this perfume evokes for me: it is like a delicious black tea with vanilla and a pinch of brown sugar… very stimulating… I love it!!!… I think I have already become addicted!!! The best thing is that its trail pleases everyone, young and adult; every time I use it I like it more!!!

I have to admit I only tried it once. On my skin, it opens citrusy and fresh, but after 30 seconds, the tonka bean rises up and usually kills any other note. This scent dominates everything, although a very weak floral base is noticeable. I’ve heard it on others and it works better, but it’s not for my skin, where the tonka smells like dirty socks, quite unappealing. It feels like a feminine battle perfume for cold nights: you put it on and know exactly what you’re getting. Pleasant: 4/10 Interesting: 2/10 Versatile: 5/10 Original: 5/10

How fortunate I feel to have this version with Magnificente Night Queen as the protagonist. Tonight the Queen perfumed herself with drops of Orange Blossom Elixir and vanilla and mandarin, carried a bouquet of roses, and wrapped herself in the warmth of tonka bean; her trail smells of sandalwood. How can one not be a Night Queen with these aromatic jewels? Warning: this EDP is only for night queens, seductive, empowered, and overwhelming…

Tonka bean and sandalwood galore! ‘Narcotic’ is the perfect word. It opens bright, as if it had ripened in a dark corner. Reminds me of rice pudding with cinnamon; it smells like food. Ideal for nights or family events. Also perfect for a coquettish lady having tea with cakes in a confectionery on a rainy day. As for me, who prefers brighter scents, I’m sure one of its flankers will win me over.

Captivating aroma, an olfactory jewel, it’s in my top 3. I used it a lot; it’s powerful and overwhelming, for people with character. As you walk, you exude that exotic, narcotic vanilla. A unique, sexy, and bewitching perfume. Everyone asked what it was and asked me to repeat, but I only bought the small bottle; with a little, you last a long time.

It is my essence: sparkling, captivating, persistent, unforgettable, super feminine, and with total control. It is not missing from my wardrobe, alongside other similar ones, but it is THE ONLY ONE. Just for real women. I wear it in winter and in summer because, in the end, it is me and I will always be me.

What a delight! It intoxicates the senses and leaves a lasting impression. I absolutely adore it and will be buying it for winter. You can really tell the night-blooming cereus with vanilla, and on my skin it transforms into a liqueur that intoxicates me with pleasure and sensuality.

Incredible scent. Dior rarely disappoints me. To me, it smells very much of jasmine, repeat, the scent is irrepeatable, very majestic. Beautiful bottle, simple but with personality. A scent I believe won’t go out of fashion for many years. Thank you, Dior.

In my case, it’s nothing of the sort; a heap of indistinct white florals with a few green stems. It’s a very ‘eh’ scent; sometimes it gave me a funereal sensation… It’s a definite no, plus it lasts only 1-2 hours on very soft skin.

Horrible, I bought it with great hope. Brutal trail, brutal longevity. The initial scent is super spiced, like a closed spice cupboard 400 years old. After a while, it smells like a lady’s wrist with a cloth of spices.

I love Christian Dior and all their perfumes, but I can’t say the same about this one; I was greatly disappointed. Disgusting aroma, it reminds me of cemetery flowers. It’s unbearable; I simply won’t tolerate it.

It’s a very rich perfume, I like to wear it from time to time but it’s not my personal scent. The good thing is that it fixes a lot; the scent lasts hours and hours and even on clothes after washing.