Dior Addict Shine

I got my first sniff of this from a box of deluxe samples from Sephora around 2008, the kind that comes with a certificate to redeem for a full size. Addict Shine was easily my favorite, so I traded in the certificate for a full size bottle. It ended up being the fragrance I brought and wore on my honeymoon to Maui in 2010. It was perfect- light, somewhat sweet, refreshing, but with enough body from the cedar to keep the scent grounded. The fragrance would settle, but then a lovely breeze would sweep by and stir up a whiff to bring my senses alive. I recall waiting to board a dinner sunset cruise and this scent caught in the wind, wafting toward a woman waiting nearby. She complimented how lovely my perfume was and asked what I was wearing. I didn't realize it was a limited edition fragrance until two bottles later. I panicked and spent entirely too much purchasing the inventory I could find. I am now almost through a 100 ml bottle and have one extra stored in its box in a dresser drawer. I wish I could wear this with abandon, as the scent memories of it are so meaningful to me. However, I will savor what I have left in order never to run out. For those interested, I have been able to recreate a similar vibe by pairing Jeanne Lanvin with a (very old) bottle of "Lemon" by philosophy. I find the Lanvin to be too fruity sweet on its own, but the Lemon scent adds a crispness to the top notes that Addict Shine perfected. There is still the underlying cedar note missing for the longevity, but the combination leaves my craving for my honeymoon scent satisfied without having to use my precious stash!

Ahh yes, I had forgotten how much I love this fragrance... It was one of the only ones I wore the summer of '08 - I practically bathed in it! Once I had used it up, though, I didn't repurchase it - at least until now! This is such a pretty, feminine fragrance! It is wonderful for spring/summer. The gardenia is the most prominent note to my nose, the raspberry note coming in close second. The citrus kind of drifts in and out - not a sharp citrus at all, just enough to add some light freshness as an accent. I don't get much cedar at all, even after wearing it for a while. Addict Shine isn't a bold, in your face fragrance, but on my skin it lasts for a great amount of time. One spritz or two on the wrists and one on the neck will last around 8 hours on me, easy. I am glad to have this one back in my wardrobe!

This is my favorite perfume and thankfully I have a bottle I picked up on eBay that I am treasuring, but I wanted to come back and comment for those of you who did love this fragrance. I recently received a sample of a perfume from DIME Beauty called Core Memory. When I first spritzed it, I felt a wave of nostalgia come over me, and after I let it settle, all I could keep thinking was, "Wow! This reminds me of my Addict Shine." I sprayed a small amount from my bottle of Shine and compared to Core Memory, and while it is not an exact dupe, I feel like they're close cousins. Of course, fragrances wear different on everyone, but if you loved Shine like I did, you might want to give Core Memory a try!

You know, I probably shouldn't like this, but I do. The lemon and cedar balance the gardenia and raspberry on my skin. I'm not sure about longevity, but it's nice on my skin while it's there. The Body Shop's Pink Grapefruit line complements this perfectly. Since I bathe in this frequently, I'm pretty sure I can wear Addict Shine without raising too many eyebrows... lol Update: I get about 5-6 hours of longevity and close sillage on my skin. Not bad, but this would probably be better served on fabric... UPDATE (10 NOV 2011): This is really growing on me. The more I smell it, the more comfortable I become with wearing it. I think I should buy 2-3 more bottles, since it's a limited edition.

Such a pretty scent for Spring/Summer. I tried it on my wrist and my first reaction was "I love it"! So a week or so later I bought it. It sort of smells like sparkling wine punch mixed with flowers. It doesn't last long, but it really is a lovely scent. Even though it's not listed in the notes, it kind of smells like coconut for the first 1/2 hour or so... which is wonderful since I love the smell of coconut! This one's quite a change from the original Addict, which I don't like. It's also perfect for travelling since the little stopper closes if you twist it. All in all, if you're looking for a light floral fruity scent, try this one!

I absolutely loved this fragrance. It was my favourite and I was getting loads of compliments. Sadly it was discontinued. I didn't buy any other perfume until this was on stock. I found a similar scent from Dior, Shiseido and Lanvin, but nothing was close enough to Dior Shine. It is a vibrant citrusy fresh floral futuristic day fragrance and I really hope Dior will re-launch it again so I can stock up for the next 20 years!

I use this one as my signature perfume...smells golden heaven to me. Elegant, classy and yet very feminine. when i am a little bit down i would use it and i feel warm and safe then. i think this is the most homogenous perfume i have ever sniffed as the notes are perfectly blending. Surprisingly - but seen others were at the same opinio - i loathe any other addict lines. too bad this perfume does not last long.

This is the most wonderful perfume I've ever had and not accidentally, my signature perfume! It's a lovely combination of fruit and flowers and very fresh.I love the lemon and raspberry notes and I can tell that it lasts,at least on my skin.It could also name it "Innocent Sexy"! Also,I've heard that it will be discontinued, but I hope is not true.

I love this fragrance especially during summer time. Its quite strong considerings its a fresh/flowery fragrance but it has a strong zingy citrusy smell which i love. Smells very classy - now i want a body wash and shower gel to make the smell last longer. Loving it!

It's my signature since it's first come out. It may not be very powerful in terms of staying on the skin, but it is really fresh, nice, sour-sweet, creamy but not soapy! Fruity notes comes to my nose until it fades out totally.

I much prefer this to the other "Addicts" massive citrus blast then floral and powdery dry down-not so woody. A similar cheap alternative is bohemia from marks and spencer! I dont get the rasberry though???

Another one I desperately want in my collection... It smells classy, feminine, sensual and leaves an impression... It would be most suitable for autumn winter period... another great one from Dior...

Por favor, es mi perfume favorito desde que salió al mercado!!!!. Podrían volver a hacerlo????. He usado muchos perfumes a lo largo de mi vida, y este realmente lo adoro y ya no lo fabrican más :(

Lemon and rasperry on top, gardenia and cedar on the bottom. Beautiful fragrance. Might sound boring because those are some common notes, but it is pretty original.

I have tried it on in a department store and...OH BOY! I am in love. Have to go back and get a bottle :-)

I bought and used up a big bottle, when Shine first came out and I only used to have 1 perfume bottle at a time. Lucky me managed to get a 50ml bottle for nostalgic reasons and I love to wear it but hate to waste it. It's in no way a masterpiece and not a great loss it got discontinued but it takes me back to simpler times. It is a perfect balance between fresh citrus and fruity sweet without being too much of either. It feels young, carefree and yes, addictive! I love a woody citrus scent anyway and Shine is definitely one of my favourite. I get a similar vibe from Miu Miu Twist EDT-not close but they both have the same feel about them. Jeanne Lanvin smells more like artificial sweets and not close at all to my nose and Euphoria Blossom is closers do DKNY Be Delicious Blush than Shine. Nose to wrist it has a very salty, savoury smell that reminds me of blue cheese a little bit, but in the air it is just a gorgeous sweet lemon aura that surrounds me. Definitely one I am keeping for hot and lazy summer days when I can really enjoy it.

Dior Addict Shine- My 16 yr. old daughter wore this for the 1st time today, & I was inspired to insist on knowing exactly which scent it was- Just lovely- (for a teenager)- very light, citrusy (?), floral, soft/nicely balanced. She has an enviable dressing table/vanity of a 10 or so "fine fragrances"- Meaning all the samples I collect, plus several recent purchases I regret (yes, including Miss Dior Cherie- Horrible on me, but again- Nice for a teenager!)- Plus other Diors, YSL, Guerlain, +++. Dior Addict Shine reminds me a little of cult classic YSL Baby Doll- soft, understated, citrusy, floral(s) w/ moderate sillage & longevity. I agree w/ Aeternitas that this is more floral than fruity. Lovely. Just not for me- At age 40+, I find that I'm looking for heavier, spicier, fuller/richer frag's. But it's absolutely lovely on my daughter! Thx for reading- Happy New Year!

The fragrance starts with a brief, strong gardenia note, transitioning through fresh pineapple, before settling into a spritzy lemon sherbert. As time goes on the lemon note becomes more sour, but as it does so, the very soft cedar note begins to come through. The lemon-cedar blend is awkard at first, as though missing something to tie it all in together, but at the fragrance progresses, they come into harmony with one another and there is almost a soft, slightly sweet mint note floating in the mix. This perfume is not really my style, but I nevertheless can appreciate that it is lovely bright spring fragrance.

This is a beautiful scent, it's fresh, sweet, crisp and clean - but it doesn't last on my skin! I get about 10 minutes of projection out of it, although the next day there is a very faint trace of something like the original addict if I really smell the skin where I put it. Wish it had projection and sillage because it is such a great fragrance. So I won't be hunting down a bigger bottle (mine was part of a Dior Little Luxuries Gift Set).

The only perfume that has ever reminded me of Givenchy's Hot Couture (the newest version) The raspberry and cedar marry well together just as they do in Hot Couture. Staying power is really good. The only thing I don't like about "Shine" is the price. I will be stalking ebay and eventually I will get this for a good price and all will be good.