Top Notes 
Mandarin orange leaf
Blackberry
Plunzaktir
Heart Notes 
Queen-of-the-night
Jasmine
Orange blossom
Rose
Base Notes 
Bourbon vanilla
Sandalwood
Tonka bean
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The Pure Nectar of the "Queen of the Night"
Foreword:
The Dior Addict PARFUM is a must for any lover of the Dior Addict EDP (2002). It is an Extrait, meaning the pure perfume concentration of the fragrance.
Interesting facts:
Starting with the Dior Addict (EDP), it is worth mentioning that this fragrance has been reformulated three times in total. The launch of Addict took place in 2002 when Thierry Wasser developed the EDP, creating an entirely extraordinary and outstanding scent. The unique fragrance note was the so-called "Queen of the Night," a cactus flower that blooms only for one night a year, looking not only beautiful but also exuding a captivating, strong vanilla aroma.
In 2008, the bottle was changed for the first time. It was designed to be slightly slimmer, and while the Dior Addict lettering on the 2002 version was still dark blue, just like the entire bottle, it was printed in gold starting from 2008. The fragrance formula did not change with this redesign of the bottle.
Then in 2012, the fragrance was reformulated for the first time, and the bottle was changed again. This time, it was adorned with a golden ring in the upper bottle area. Some fragrance notes were no longer used, and the formula was reduced, but the Queen of the Night remained in the EDP. Finally, in 2014, the fragrance was reformulated for the last time. In this case, the Queen of the Night was completely omitted, giving the "latest" Addict version a different touch. The bottle was also changed again, with the cap no longer featuring the familiar unique "twist function," but instead designed to be a classic snap-on, now in silver rather than gold as before. Many lovers of the 2002 original Addict believe that the "Queen of the Night" is crucial to why the 2014 version appears different from the original. When making a direct comparison and spraying both fragrances simultaneously, one almost gets the impression that the scents smell relatively similar. However, it quickly becomes clear: the 2002 version smells more refined, has a certain depth and fullness that the 2014 version lacks! Some sources claim that it is not the rare cactus flower but simply "oak moss" that is responsible for the character of the 2002 version! This fragrance ingredient is only found on the packaging and is often overlooked as a result. Oak moss is no longer used in fragrances today because it has been banned. So much for the history of this unique scent!
The Perfume:
Just like the 2002 EDP, the perfume opens with the slightly greenish, fresh bitterness of the mandarin leaf, but from the very first second, the warm vanilla character of the Queen of the Night comes through - and not sparingly, as we are talking about the Extrait of the fragrance! The vanilla aroma fills the room, and slowly but increasingly, one can perceive the orange blossom as well as the rose, which is a dark, deep rose that is enchanting. The orange blossom ensures that the vanilla takes on a slightly fruity, bitter touch, allowing the sweetness to shine through better. Towards the end, the tonka bean and sandalwood come into play, giving the fragrance depth! The bourbon vanilla does its part and ensures that the scent anchors itself at the wrist. In the end, a certain uniqueness remains, which can still be perceived for hours. Could it be the oak moss?...
Final word:
As mentioned at the beginning, this version of the fragrance belongs in every collection for Addict lovers! A valuable vanilla nectar with a high ADDICTION factor!!!
The Dior Addict PARFUM is a must for any lover of the Dior Addict EDP (2002). It is an Extrait, meaning the pure perfume concentration of the fragrance.
Interesting facts:
Starting with the Dior Addict (EDP), it is worth mentioning that this fragrance has been reformulated three times in total. The launch of Addict took place in 2002 when Thierry Wasser developed the EDP, creating an entirely extraordinary and outstanding scent. The unique fragrance note was the so-called "Queen of the Night," a cactus flower that blooms only for one night a year, looking not only beautiful but also exuding a captivating, strong vanilla aroma.
In 2008, the bottle was changed for the first time. It was designed to be slightly slimmer, and while the Dior Addict lettering on the 2002 version was still dark blue, just like the entire bottle, it was printed in gold starting from 2008. The fragrance formula did not change with this redesign of the bottle.
Then in 2012, the fragrance was reformulated for the first time, and the bottle was changed again. This time, it was adorned with a golden ring in the upper bottle area. Some fragrance notes were no longer used, and the formula was reduced, but the Queen of the Night remained in the EDP. Finally, in 2014, the fragrance was reformulated for the last time. In this case, the Queen of the Night was completely omitted, giving the "latest" Addict version a different touch. The bottle was also changed again, with the cap no longer featuring the familiar unique "twist function," but instead designed to be a classic snap-on, now in silver rather than gold as before. Many lovers of the 2002 original Addict believe that the "Queen of the Night" is crucial to why the 2014 version appears different from the original. When making a direct comparison and spraying both fragrances simultaneously, one almost gets the impression that the scents smell relatively similar. However, it quickly becomes clear: the 2002 version smells more refined, has a certain depth and fullness that the 2014 version lacks! Some sources claim that it is not the rare cactus flower but simply "oak moss" that is responsible for the character of the 2002 version! This fragrance ingredient is only found on the packaging and is often overlooked as a result. Oak moss is no longer used in fragrances today because it has been banned. So much for the history of this unique scent!
The Perfume:
Just like the 2002 EDP, the perfume opens with the slightly greenish, fresh bitterness of the mandarin leaf, but from the very first second, the warm vanilla character of the Queen of the Night comes through - and not sparingly, as we are talking about the Extrait of the fragrance! The vanilla aroma fills the room, and slowly but increasingly, one can perceive the orange blossom as well as the rose, which is a dark, deep rose that is enchanting. The orange blossom ensures that the vanilla takes on a slightly fruity, bitter touch, allowing the sweetness to shine through better. Towards the end, the tonka bean and sandalwood come into play, giving the fragrance depth! The bourbon vanilla does its part and ensures that the scent anchors itself at the wrist. In the end, a certain uniqueness remains, which can still be perceived for hours. Could it be the oak moss?...
Final word:
As mentioned at the beginning, this version of the fragrance belongs in every collection for Addict lovers! A valuable vanilla nectar with a high ADDICTION factor!!!
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