Dior Addict 2

I finally got my nose on this old treasure. I only own the latest version of Dior Addict Eau de Parfum from Christian Dior, so while I was waiting for this bottle to arrive, I read countless reviews. Many people compared it to Versace Bright Crystal and described it as very fresh, so my expectations went in a completely different direction. But the moment I smelled it, I immediately recognized that unmistakable Dior Addict DNA. If you’ve ever experienced the original, there’s no way to miss it. At the beginning I honestly wondered how anyone could find it similar to Bright Crystal — which I already own from Versace. The opening hit me with that familiar Addict heaviness: tonka, almondy warmth, the depth I know so well, accented with just a hint of citrusy sourness. In those first few minutes, I even thought I preferred the original. I caught myself considering reselling it, thinking maybe this flanker just wasn’t for me. But then I sprayed more on my clothes and decided to give it time, curiously watching it evolve. About twenty minutes in, something shifted. Faint echoes of Bright Crystal floated by — not obvious, just a subtle impression. Yet whenever I leaned closer to smell closely, the Addict DNA was still there, anchoring the fragrance. It’s beautifully blended from start to finish, with nothing cheap or hollow about it. I’m fascinated by how the perfumer loosened that dense, almost pure Addict signature and reshaped it into something brighter — a fresh, uplifting, soury-sparkling, joyful cloud of perfume. After thirty minutes, the fragrance revealed its true personality. Almost like a refined, ultra-niche take on Bright Crystal, or maybe a playful, humble attempt by Versace to cologne Dior Addict 2 — haha! From the very first notes, it feels sophisticated. It opens with presence and richness, then slowly softens into a delicate, airy freshness while still maintaining its complexity. Performance-wise, after three hours on clothes and skin, I could still smell it in the air. The fruity notes now dominate, and the original Addict DNA on my skin fades after about two hours, but it’s still worth every penny for the complexity it offers. In the end, I’m genuinely happy I didn’t rush to judge it. I’m grateful I gave it time to speak. Getting this bottle doesn’t just feel like buying a perfume — it feels like holding onto a small, beautiful piece of perfume history.

I collect miniatures of perfumes I’d like to try and recently acquired a 2011 miniature of this. I came across this fragrance on Fragrantica and blind bought a set of Dior miniatures with Addict 2 purely for this fragrance. I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED 🥳🥳🥳 Addict 2 is a beautiful fruity/fresh fragrance, the addition of grenadine & lime adds a crispness without being in your face about it as they’re tempered by the pomegranate & watermelon. This is listed as an aquatic & I’d agree with that but it is so well done. There is no sense of laundry detergent & it doesn’t make me nauseous like say D&G’s l’imperatrice 3. I wish Dior hadn’t discontinued this but I guess it wasn’t selling as well as other fragrances of the time, such a shame 💔 I will be keeping an eye out for a larger bottle. EDIT: this almost has a jam like quality to it. EDIT 2: I just bought 2 100ml bottles & 1 20ml bottle THAT’S how much I love this scent. It does not disappoint. It’s fresh, citrusy & not too sweet. Perfect for everyday wear or when you want to smell a little tropical but fresh. This smells how I’d imagine a woman’s version of Versace Man Eau Fraiche (which I adore) to be. EDIT 3: On first spray it does smell a bit like celery thanks to the mix of white florals and citruses I think, but that settles down after about 10 minutes thankfully into this addictive, mouthwatering, soft, jammy, citrus sherbet. I can’t stop sniffing myself.

Winter of 2006 my boyfriend gifted this Addict to me and i was crying from anger ,because i told him,probably 50 times that i want the blue one.Back then there was only on Addict-from 2002 and it was THE perfume.It was THE bomb.When i saw what he bought for me i was sooooooo dissapointed ,because they have nothing in common.I wore it several times,but i have never liked floral-fruty frags and it was with no pleasure.Month after month,summer 2007 i began to wear it everyday and not only i liked it ,but i began to adore it.It was not the ordinary fruity fragrance,there was a classy touch and very feminine vibe in it.I couldn`t get enough of it.During these years perfumes lasted long time and it stayed for days in my hair,even on skin.After that it got discountinued and replaced with many other flankers,which were not the same.I found one,i finished it and now i just look at the picture of it ,with sorrow and sadness in my heart for this long gone time,when i was younger and there were all my favourite perfumes still in production.Now most of them are gone,just like my precious years,just the nice memories and the love stayed.Perfumes nowadays are all the same,with no soul,no longevity,just one big nothing.Designer`s perfumes smell the same,niche perfumes are just more potent version dupes of designers`s perfumes.It is a big luck to find something extraordinary to catch my soul.it is rare ,but happens.

This was my first "real perfume" (aka not a body mist), I asked for it for my 18th birthday and my grandmother bought it for me. I remember how in love with it I was, I used almost the entire bottle and now have no idea where the bottle is, so I ordered a small one on eBay. I was immediately transported back to the summer after high school and first year of college. A nostalgic scent for me. To my nose, I immediately smell the citrus notes, almost to the point of being sour. But once it settles a bit, I smell a mixture of fruits with grapefruit being the most noticeable, with a powdery undertone. I don't really smell any of the floral notes but maybe that's just me. The lasting power leaves much to be desired, as it wears off my wrists in about an hour. I still smell it when I turn or move my head so I guess it lasts longer behind the ears. But no longer than about 2-3 hours on me. I do get the comparison to Versace Bright Crystal, but this is more fruity, where Bright Crystal is more flowery at first then fading into fruity (at least for me). I do love both, but I think I actually prefer BC over Addict 2.

I am a perfume addict and I guess my friends thought it would be funny to buy me a perfume that says addict on it as part of my birthday gifts. I don’t know much about the addict line by Dior and I was not expecting something amazing from this Addict 2. Oh my, I was pleasantly surprised at my first spritz that something about Addict 2 made me smile so brightly. It’s sparkly, bright, fresh and absolutely delightful. I just love it and don’t let anyone pigeon hole this perfume to be for young women only. It makes you feel youthful, energetic and beautiful so yes it has an aura that evokes feeling alive. I really like this perfume and I will gladly get another bottle if I can get it for a decent price. Is it groundbreaking? Nope but a great scent doesn’t always have to completely reinvent the wheel to be appreciated by perfume addicts like me. A big thank you to my friends for introducing me to Dior Addict 2. She will be getting a lot of love this summer for sure. 💛💜💛💜