Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2014

I absolutely LOVE Dior Addict Eau Fraiche, I just wish it lasted a lot longer on my skin I discovered this during a hunt to find my HG grapefruit perfume, I always wanted to sample this but I never could seem to find a tester bottle in any stores (turns out they were indeed there, I just wasn't looking hard enough!) and after finding a tester and trying it out a few times, I decided to purchase a 50ml bottle, added bonus was there was also a promotion on which brought the price down too, patience is a virtue lol Firstly, I love the bottle, I like how its sleek and minimal; it really looks lovely on my shelf, the only criticism I have is that the lid is quite hard to pull off (though, this is an added bonus when travelling) and I also think they should have kept the old integrated lid atomiser, but those are really minor things. The scent itself is really fresh and zesty, quite cooling and uplifting during hot summer days, and really just for general day to day wear as its pretty inoffensive and unlikely to tread on someones toes. The notes (from Dior's site) are: Calabrian bergamot, freesia and lily-of-the-valley and white musks, I know it doesnt mention any grapefruit notes but I can quite clearly detect a strong grapefruit note in this, possibly an effect of the bergamot with the white florals or possibly it is an unlisted note, either way, it makes this fragrance really stand out to me and makes it exceptionally refreshing and I can easily see someone choosing this for their signature fragrance. The downside for me however is the longevity, it isn't super long lasting which is a shame, I can still smell it after about 4 hours but its quite close to the skin and not quite as strong as it is during the first 30-1hr which is a bit of a pity. I'd still repurchase this any day though, it is one of my top 10 perfumes, perfect for the office, day to day wear and the scorching heat of the summer, I just wish it would hang around for a bit longer

I went to Sephora the other day to get Yellow Diamond Intense but bought this instead. I had tried the previous formulation of Eau Fraiche (2012) and was not that impressed. I really loved the original 2004 Addict Eau Fraiche (Thierry Wasser-Love him) which I used up a few Summers ago but it is so hard to find anymore. I don't normally wear Freesia very well but this is a Freesia (perhaps natural?) that I most certainly can wear. It is not screeching at me and making me want to sneeze like the usual synthetic Freesia does. The Lily of the Valley is one of my favorites notes and it certainly is beautiful here. The Calabrian Bergamot is relatively strong and balances the floral notes with an airy almost sweet freshness. The White Musk gives it a soft dimension that is soothing in the dry down. I usually shy away from fragrances with Freesia in them but this one is gorgeous and delightfully wearable. Dior is making so many reformulations that it is almost exhausting to keep up. I know the bottle is different but that is not a problem for me anyway. Don't we take caps off all the time? I have been wearing this 2014 Eau Fraiche the last three days and have been asked several times what I am wearing. Mainly by twenty something ladies. So it has an appeal and that speaks for the fragrance itself. The sillage is strong at first leaving a trail for an hour then it softens for the duration. I put it on in the morning and can smell it on me past dinner. LOVE IT! 10/10

Very beautiful subtle scent. I adore this perfume, I'm on my second bottle. I wear it for family lunches, dinners, birthdays. Sometimes I do not know what to chose as a spring-summer day fragrance. And when I'm tired from loud flowery perfumes in my collection (like air de first VC&Arpels, splendor E Arden etc) my arm impulsively grabs this light refined and subtle eau de toilette. It goes well with my personality. I'm optimistic person and this scent is so optimistic and happy. It reminds me Dior fragrance forever and ever. But freesia is more intense in forever and ever. In Dior eau fraiche freesia is somehow dissimulated by musk and bergamot. The silage is heavy after the first application during an hour then becomes soft and moderate lasting power (about 6h). Love this perfume! It's my rescue scent permitting to feel myself comfortably and bringing me zen attitude. I'm never disappointed and never get tired with it.

My favorite citrus floral fragrance at the moment. A lovely scent, not ground-breaking, but from all the citrusy floral perfumes I've tried lately, this one has never let me down. The bergamot is very present, but no sharpness. Well blended with florals, everything is nice and smooth. I'm not the biggest white florals fan, but I'm won here. The smell reminds me a lot of Versace Bright Crystal, but Dior Addict Eau Fraîche 2014 has a better performance, even if I wish it lasts longer. The projection starts average then go softer after 4-6 hours, I can still sniff it, but it's more closer to skin. When I feel like it I tend to reapply after 4-6 hours. I prefer sweet cozier perfumes in general, but when I want a soft refreshing scent, Addict Eau Fraîche is my no-brainer choice.

This is a beautiful fragrance. Something about it makes me define it as soft and bright. There is a classiness in the scent. Elegance and grace. The bergamont and the freesia mix well together. Those two dominate the perfume. And there's something green in it which I am assuming is the lily of the valley. I do get a whiff of musk but it's very faint. It's a good fragrance for summer and spring and going to the mountains for vacation (Wouldn't wear this if going on a hike or camping. But it's good for a simple vacation at the mountains). Longevity on my skin is upto to 3 hours. On clothing longer. Sillage is good. Moderate. Overall I am very happy with this perfume. I would love to purchase it again when the bottle I have is empty.