Dior Addict Eau de Parfum (2014)

Today I'm wearing the "wrong" perfume, insofar as it doesn't match my outfit--faded yoga pants and a Grim Reaper long-sleeve t-shirt featuring the logo of a left-wing podcast--and I don't care: I wanted to live inside this scent bubble for a while, and no one but my dog and my husband is likely to notice that my visual and olfactory presentations clash. Specifically, I'm wearing the 2014 reformulation of Dior Addict, obviously still Wasser's creation but inexplicably mystified/simplified by current Dior nose Demachy--and my humble t-shirt will almost certainly reek of Addict for days, perhaps even after I launder it. This juice is TENACIOUS. I think people (including myself) tend to get noseblind to it if they wear it a lot, so I will probably reserve it for occasions when I want to smell like this: as if jasmine and night-blooming cereus copulated strenuously in an industrial jungle bakery with Bourbon vanilla, and then the delicious boozy baby that was born to this unlikely throuple grew up to become an enormous buttercream-frosted, blossom-bedecked godling. Dior Addict is a little green in the beginning, and because this is the newer (2014) reformulation, I can't be sure there is any night-blooming cereus in it--no way is this fragrance as simple as the streamlined note pyramid suggests--but my vial dealer sold me some of her vintage 2002 Addict (which I trust her to have preserved as perfectly as anyone could preserve it after more than 20 years), and when it arrives I plan to do a smell-test comparison with my tester strips. Right now I think I smell the night-blooming cereus--and I actually have one that blooms prolifically every summer and into the early autumn, so I know the scent very well--but it's possible that I'm smelling another combination of accords and interpreting this as the Queen of the Night. Will I smell it more or less distinctly in the vintage version? Would I pass a blind sniff test? Well, I'll come back and update this post after my precious partial bottle of 2002 Dior Addict arrives and I can conduct my useless experiments. (I do not have and do not plan to obtain the 2012 version.) Update: Well, the 2002 version is superior, to my nose, primarily because of the sandalwood base and the headier aromatic notes, and, perhaps most of all, the night-blooming cereus. It's deeper (literally a dark amber fluid), and it would stain your clothing if you sprayed it on something that wasn't, say, black or dark brown. The base is woodier and more complex, and it reads as much more masculine than this 2014 formulation. That said, the 2014 is an easier wear. The 2002 version is sexier to me, but let's face it--sometimes you just want to smell nice and comforting, like white flowers blooming in a clean bakery. That's what the 2014 version smells like. I do appreciate its longevity, and the perfumes are remarkably the same on the drydown, which is, after all, the longest part of perfume life. This current version is great, and when I use up what remains of my well-preserved 2002 bottle, I can feel reassured by the knowledge that I have this one, and it's still quite easy to find should I ever run out, which is highly unlikely. I like this a lot, but I don't feel like wearing it more than a time or two every two or three months.

Dior Addict Eau de Parfum 2014 edition is a bold and sexy vanilla & white floral fragrance. Addict is the perfect name for this Perfume. This Perfume starts with some green vibes but it fades very quickly and turns into a heavy White floral with non gourmand-ish Vanilla Fragrance. The orange blossom is pretty noticeable too. The Vanilla in this Perfume is not sweet or Gourmand but it's more bold and kind of spicy. Which makes it stand out from the other popular Vanilla fragrances. I get the smell of spider lily flower (Hymenocallis liriosme) from this Fragrance even though it's not in the official notes but I really can't ignore the resemblance. ◼️ This Perfume is really sexy. And it's kind of matured and elegant. It's not your everyday girly girl kind of Scent.It's only for special occasions. This Perfume will boost your confidence and make you feel like you can rule the world. It's seductive, it's Addictive, it's captivative and it's gorgeous. And it's more suitable for a confident woman. ◼️ It's a winter only Perfume in my opinion. And it's more suitable for night-time. Perfect for date nights and weddings. Not suitable for office or formal meetings because people around you may feel offended as this Fragrance is really in your face kind of potent. ◼️ This can easily be someone's wedding Scent. If you're a floral Perfume lover and your getting married in winter I highly recommend testing this Fragrance. But I won't recommend blind buying this Fragrance as it may be too potent for some people. It's not for the faint of heart. You really need to try this Perfume at least once if you're a floral fragrance lover and you don't like too much sweet fragrances. ◼️ Vanilla being a natural aphrodisiac makes this Perfume a compliment getter. But don't over spray this Perfume because it's really heavy and strong. 1-3 sprays are more than enough to draw attention 😉 ◼️ Longevity- 7+ hours on skin and 10+ hours on clothes. ◼️ Projection & Sillage- This Perfume creates an aura around the wearer and you'll get noticed by everyone around you for first 3-4 hours then gradually it will become a close to skin scent. Sillage is heavy, you'll leave a trail of scent with your every movement. ◼️ If you're looking for a bold sexy feminine Fragrance then you'll surely enjoy Dior Addict. It's really addictive and fabulous. Do you want to stand out in the crowd? Get yourself a Dior Addict ❤️ #DiorAddict #dior #addict

Mmmm dior addict such a unique fragrance ! However it's so sad that this perfume is getting so much hate from the people that loved The 2002 version and i think it's so unfair to give so much hate and dislikes to a fragrance just because it doesn't smell like the original one. I've never tried the 2002 version but i saw that 99% or the bad reviews are coming from people who loved the previous one.Please stop doing that i get that you're upset but i think this fragrance should be reviewed for itself and not for it differences with the 2002 one. So all i can say is get over it that version is gone and it's not coming back so stop giving this beauty bad ratings because of that . Now let's talk about this bad boy : 2014 dior addict is a beautiful white floral vanilla and one of a kind . It's a warm fragrance with the smoothest vanilla ever. When you first spray it you get white florals and the jasmin being the one that shines the most. But then it lingers on your skin and you get a warm vanilla kind of like the vanilla in shalimar from guerlain (they are not similar it's just the vanilla) i saw someone comparing it to pranda candy or pink sugar and they couldn't be more wrong. Although addict has vanilla it is not a gourmand at all. It has its sweetness but not in a gourmand way but in a warm grown up way. This scent lasts a really long time as it sticks to your skin and that's when the vanilla shines the most. It's a classy perfume with sexiness and sensuality. Even though it has white florwers it is not a fresh scent at all. It's that kind of warm scents that you wear in the winter or for a date to seduce someone.It is not a croud pleaser and smells different on some people, FOR me it was love at first sniff and i do not get that insect repeler vibes at all, if any insect repeler smelt like this i would gladly shower myself with it,but it's just not so i think it has to do with chemistry that's why it is not a safe blind buy. Try it keeping in mind that it's not a gourmand but it's a sensual scent that is not for everyone but if it does work with you, than you're lucky cause it truly is an amazing scent

Guys, I've finally found it! After endless searching and browsing, I've finally found my signature scent! I wish I could find enough adjectives to do this sensual fragrance justice. Firstly, I'm unfortunately unfamiliar with how the original 2002 version smells, so I cannot compare the two side by side. Eventually, I'm going to track down the original formulation, but for now, this one is perfect in it's own way. I'll admit, reformulations tend to get a bad rap, and for the most part, that's completely understandable. A fragrance is meant to be a unique form of self expression, and I agree that when companies decide to take out notes, put in notes, replace notes, it all gets way too confusing to keep up with! When I first smelled Addict, I knew this one was going to be very unique to anything I've ever smelled before. The bourbon vanilla note is strong and unapologetic! Bourbon vanilla, Orange blossom & Jasmine are the only listed notes, but it's so much more complex on the inside, I feel like there's more to it than that... To me, Addict exudes such confidence and power, it's undeniably one of the sexiest fragrances I've EVER smelled. It makes me feel in charge, important, and ready to take the world to achieve my dreams. What more can you ask for in a fragrance? Scent: 10/10! Longevity: 8+ hours and still detectable on my skin! Sillage: Strong, this is a force to be reckoned with! Packaging: The latest edition is as gorgeous as the rest, the bottle is actually pretty heavy and substantial. (Unlike the previous formulations, the lid just pops off instead of a twist & spray nozzle.) Dior Addict literally inspires me to be become a courageous and more independent person, seriously give it a fair try before dismissing it. It could be your next addiction! Hands down the best thing I've EVER smelled.

Having had at least 3 bottles of the original, I decided to save my last one ( in which the liquid left has turned brown ) and buy myself a new one. You see, I am heavy handed with perfumes and I actually use up bottles, despite being blessed with a rather giant collection. The new Addict was a pleasant surprise. I tested it in the store, walked around for about one hour and waited for it to disappear, to become weak and boring , and to make me go home without shedding $165 plus tax ( this is the price in Canada for 100 ml ). That didn’t happen. It stayed strong, sexy, beautiful and confident. Moreover, the reformulation resembled quite closely the original one. The only difference was that this has a tiny fresh note whereas the original is woodier and creamier . The drydown is also less complex. It must be the tonka that is missing in the new one. The cinnamon ( not listed in the notes of the new but definitely present ) mingles beautifully with a powerful vanilla. There are some flowers thrown in , presumely jasmine, but they aren’t dominant. This is a spicy vaniilla, scent l The silage and lasting power are also quite superb , especially considering this was created in the new era of asthmatic people and rain water diluted perfumery . It has the oldie but goodie charm , and it can definitely represent Dior. This Dior Addict is simply wonderful and although I still have some of the old one, and they are slightly different , I cannot justify the bad reviews this one gets, nor the stigma associated with OMG, another reformulation ! It’s just lovely .