Heartbeat

I recently scored a bottle of the old Dior Addict with the gold screw looking thing at the top, no cap. I think it's the 1st formulation? Not sure. But it's one that I do know people are always wanting to get their hands on...anyway...I also have a bottle of this XOXO Heartbeat. I've had it a while and wear it infrequently but I always really like it when I do wear it. I figured I'd test it next to Addict. When I tell you that I really can't tell the difference, I mean it. Either my nose isn't discerning enough or this thing is a spot on dupe for Addict. I see that it's reaching high prices on places like eBay and Amazon and I'm not even sure it's available anywhere else. If you can find this for a cheap price (I paid like $25 including shipping for a 3.4 ounce a couple of years ago), get it. But do not spend the ridiculous prices I'm seeing because if you're going to spend that much for this, you may as well get the real deal Addict. But for real, this is a spot on dupe.

I love Dior Addict, and found a great deal for a 3.4 tester on ebay. I love XOXO perfumes, Mi Amore is a fave since I love the fruity sweeties. So I blind bought this. And-- I love it. Just love it. The same powder, spicy vanilla as Addict, but definitely different enough-- it's sweeter. I'm over the moon with Heartbeat, I will probably need another 3.4 to stock up on. My juice is dark tan/brown, and stained a napkin... :( But seemed to disappear from the napkin as it dried. I worry about staining my clothing. I was also scared that this OOP perfume went "bad" but it's perfect (at least to my blind buy nose). It's not a sillage/longevity bomb like Addict, but hey-- who cares. The first 60 seconds are HORRIFIC with my bottle.... maybe it is a little "sour" as far as the freshness goes.... but then it dies down to perfection.

This is gorgeous! Vanilla, peach, sandalwood. To my nose it resembles the most with Chopard Casmir, the same powdery vanilla with velvet woods and cashmeran nuance. The peach is delish, fruity enough to balance the heavy vanilla. Projection and longevity are superb! I often wonder why some old cheapies like this one perform much better than lots of modern expensive-fancy perfumes in the same category. Any case you find XoXo Heartbeat for a good price, don’t think twice just grab it. It’s worth every penny. ** Don’t be bothered by the dark brown color of the juice, doesn’t mean the smell has turned. Most perfumes with heavy vanilla will have the color get darker overtime.

Wow! This one is SO gorgeous! Red roses, hot vanilla, booze, and cinnamon (I know it's not listed in the notes but I swear I'm smelling it!) I usually don't like boozy scents because on my skin they turn masculine... But you can barely tell the petit grain is there. It's just enough to make it interesting. I picked this up from my local Marshalls store for $12.99. I feel like I'm wearing a super expensive perfume. Sillage, staying power, and projection are perfect. People are stopping me in the hallways or stores, asking me what I'm wearing. This is definitely a "red" perfume. Sizzles!

According to the sample card pack XOXO Heartbeat is .... 'A full rich modern oriental fragrance with shimmering citrus notes of Mandarin and Orange Blossom entwined with Satin Flower. Delicious floral are highlighted with Sandalwood and Bourbon Vanilla to create a lingering, creamy sensuality on the skin." I get a very spicy warm sweet vanilla with some light floral.. I love it. Good projection & lasts at least 7 hours on me (I went to bed so not sure exactly) I will have to see if I can find a bottle on ebay..