Dior Addict 2

It is a fragrance with an undeniable carefree summer vibe. It opens with a fresh, citrusy burst, with grapefruit taking centre stage over orange and bergamot. In the hart the fruity notes of pomegranate and pineapple blend beautifully with aquatic lotus and watermelon. At this stage, it reminds me of a day spent by the swimming pool. As it settles, a woody, musky base emerges, with cedar standing out clearly. Longevity on my skin is around three hours, and while the projection is moderate at first, it quickly becomes a more intimate, close-to-the-skin scent. This is a discontinued fragrance that I truly cherish. Do you know this fragrance? If you do, I'd love to hear what you think about it.

One more quite boring citrus. It's pretty, but it's just basic.

I miss you Dior Addict 2 OG. I will never forget you. I have tried others but Sinaid OConner said it best. Nothing Compares To You. Bright Crystal wanted to be DA2 but it doesn’t have the high notes and boozy notes of the OG.

If you're looking for something really close to this perfume you can layer Bright Crystal Absolu with Pineapple by D&G. I buy them from DUA. They are called Absolute Crystal Glow and Classic Pineapple. It is the next best thing to the original.

I finally got my nose on this old treasure. I only own the latest version of Dior Addict Eau de Parfum from Christian Dior, so while I was waiting for this bottle to arrive, I read countless reviews. Many people compared it to Versace Bright Crystal and described it as very fresh, so my expectations went in a completely different direction. But the moment I smelled it, I immediately recognized that unmistakable Dior Addict DNA. If you’ve ever experienced the original, there’s no way to miss it. At the beginning I honestly wondered how anyone could find it similar to Bright Crystal — which I already own from Versace. The opening hit me with that familiar Addict heaviness: tonka, almondy warmth, the depth I know so well, accented with just a hint of citrusy sourness. In those first few minutes, I even thought I preferred the original. I caught myself considering reselling it, thinking maybe this flanker just wasn’t for me. But then I sprayed more on my clothes and decided to give it time, curiously watching it evolve. About twenty minutes in, something shifted. Faint echoes of Bright Crystal floated by — not obvious, just a subtle impression. Yet whenever I leaned closer to smell closely, the Addict DNA was still there, anchoring the fragrance. It’s beautifully blended from start to finish, with nothing cheap or hollow about it. I’m fascinated by how the perfumer loosened that dense, almost pure Addict signature and reshaped it into something brighter — a fresh, uplifting, soury-sparkling, joyful cloud of perfume. After thirty minutes, the fragrance revealed its true personality. Almost like a refined, ultra-niche take on Bright Crystal, or maybe a playful, humble attempt by Versace to cologne Dior Addict 2 — haha! From the very first notes, it feels sophisticated. It opens with presence and richness, then slowly softens into a delicate, airy freshness while still maintaining its complexity. Performance-wise, after three hours on clothes and skin, I could still smell it in the air. The fruity notes now dominate, and the original Addict DNA on my skin fades after about two hours, but it’s still worth every penny for the complexity it offers. In the end, I’m genuinely happy I didn’t rush to judge it. I’m grateful I gave it time to speak. Getting this bottle doesn’t just feel like buying a perfume — it feels like holding onto a small, beautiful piece of perfume history.

If anyone is ever looking to get rid of this please DM me. You would make my year seriously! This perfume to me is my unicorn- forever searching but not willing to spend exorbitant money. I would hands down trade a decant of feve and a full 3.4 oz bottle of Mon Guerlain intense for it and a custom nail polish. There are only maybe 4 perfumes that I absolutely NEED and this is top of my list. This was my first big girl perfume in highschool and the smell would be like a time machine.

Fresh, fruity, juicy, pinky, youthful. Nowadays there are scents that reminds this one for example KL Tokio Shibuya.

It's a pleasant blend but a tad artificial for the price. I can't help agreeing with the reviewer below who can smell alcohol and hairspray. Can anyone else smell steam/ironed clothes in this as well after the initial drydown?

I want this back!!!!

I am a perfume addict and I guess my friends thought it would be funny to buy me a perfume that says addict on it as part of my birthday gifts. I don’t know much about the addict line by Dior and I was not expecting something amazing from this Addict 2. Oh my, I was pleasantly surprised at my first spritz that something about Addict 2 made me smile so brightly. It’s sparkly, bright, fresh and absolutely delightful. I just love it and don’t let anyone pigeon hole this perfume to be for young women only. It makes you feel youthful, energetic and beautiful so yes it has an aura that evokes feeling alive. I really like this perfume and I will gladly get another bottle if I can get it for a decent price. Is it groundbreaking? Nope but a great scent doesn’t always have to completely reinvent the wheel to be appreciated by perfume addicts like me. A big thank you to my friends for introducing me to Dior Addict 2. She will be getting a lot of love this summer for sure. 💛💜💛💜

My summer go-to fragrance together with Lancaster Sunwater. Yes, it's not strong etc. that's why it's best used during hot days. Versace Bright Crystal dries down similarly but smells a little bit cheapy.

So, long ago I bought this at Macy's when I had a dime or two. This is what everyone meant "otherworldly". My five year old niece snuck in the room I was staying in (which was her room) for a spritz or two. And so it had the same effect on everybody, this "otherworldly" scent. I think of this scent this way: don't run, fly! And that for me will never be again except in memory. If anyone misses it a lot, Versace Bright Crystal is similar to it!

This was the very first designer perfume I fell absolutely in love with. The summer of 2009, the year I graduated high school. I was addicted to this scent. It lasted forever! It was fresh and sweet.. an instant mood lifter. Versace Bright Crystal is definitely similar.. but not quite. Dior Addict 2 had more depth, it made you stop for a moment and just soak in all of the juicy fruits and sexy sandalwood. Really wish they would bring this back.

Dear Francis Kurkdjian, if you are reading this message, I kindly ask you to consider recreating this GEM. I ask you from all women who adored this incredible fragrance from 2005 to 2010. I have tried many different fragrances but nothing can compare to THIS. Indeed, you can make our wish come TRUE. We will be forever grateful. Blessings. Katya

Dior.. what a shame to discontinue this and all others

I was able to purchase an 80% full Addict 2 for $25 and just could not pass up the opportunity to add this rarity to my collection of Dior Addicts. Charming but not flirtatious, this is an explosive, yet well blended sweet floral that brings me back to childhood summer parties. Very something my aunts or one of their pretty friends would be wearing. Not to outwardly say its generic or dated, but it distinctly reminds me what every perfume wanted to smell like in 2005-2009; and honestly that transportive ability is a big part of what makes this so special. Also special is the staying power. They just dont make EDTs this bold anymore, and it truly speaks to the quality of this product. This could put quite a few modern day EDPs to shame. I do not wear these types of fresh floral frags by any means, and will likely very rarely wear it, but I absolutely have appreciation for this well crafted and potent time travel in a bottle. Is it worth the over $200 people are asking though? Truthfully, I don’t think so, but I believe that premium price comes from the now unattainable quality that went into classic Dior fragrances. For me as a strict gourmand lover, I’d rate this is a fair 7.5/10. 😎👍🏼

Strangely I thought I purchased addict Eau fraiche vintage but it was actually this one and I was surprised because I never tested this one back in the days my go to was the edp and still is But this is vintage good stuff Don’t get anything even close to addict 2 for a refreshing sweet long long lasting perfume I only use one spray and I can smell it at the end of the night it’s that good so pleased to have found a bottle on eBay for a steal

I agree with everyone who is completely let down by perfumes these days. I wish I had stocked up in the 2000's when perfumes were ultra high quality with all day staying power and projection for hours. I thought I'd get my fix of this with Bright Crystal Absolu but that one is really flat and lasts for two hours max. It has a very similar scent pyramid to Addict 2 but all I get is a mishmash of magazine inserts and this one is much brighter with distinctive notes.

This was one of my first signature scents! I haven't smelled it in yeeeears, but I get the same feeling when I wear Delina de Rosee. Has anyone else felt like this? Not an exact scent match, but definitely the same vibes to me.

My most loved fragrance of all time... I've been searching for this sexy smell of happiness forever now... Not giving up!:)) Let me know if you know where to find it!

Hate to say it since it seems to get love….Smells like alcohol and hairspray. Had high hopes and was let down.

@shannfernando - There are still perfume houses that make great products: Jean-Louis Scherrer and Jean Patou to name two. I am stocking up on their perfumes.

I am 3000000000% in agreeance with Adriennne !! None of the houses care enough about the juice in the bottle. They care a mighty lot about the bottle, the box, the font on the box, the model, the campaign, and where the bottle is placed on the racks of department stores!!! But the fragrance itself???? INFERIORRRRR!!!! Disgusting. Hope you are revelling in your disgusting profit margins and conmanship @dior.

Trust me.... there is nothing close to this. I remember the time when Dior made unique scents... what happened to all houses... all of the perfumes on the market not are not of high quality... i am so sad... and what will cost them to make this beauty again? Nothing i gues... it was amazing scent with amazing bottle!!! SHAME DIOR@

This fragrance is everything!!!! The original has no match from the top to the dry down it is perfection. Citrusy & boozy opening then the florals & musky without being too sweet. I always got asked what I was wearing. The flanks just never measured up. They would open the same but then the cedar wood note would come up and it would be all you were left with. I hated all the flanks. I still have a have some & a mini that I treasure for as long as I can.

Winter of 2006 my boyfriend gifted this Addict to me and i was crying from anger ,because i told him,probably 50 times that i want the blue one.Back then there was only on Addict-from 2002 and it was THE perfume.It was THE bomb.When i saw what he bought for me i was sooooooo dissapointed ,because they have nothing in common.I wore it several times,but i have never liked floral-fruty frags and it was with no pleasure.Month after month,summer 2007 i began to wear it everyday and not only i liked it ,but i began to adore it.It was not the ordinary fruity fragrance,there was a classy touch and very feminine vibe in it.I couldn`t get enough of it.During these years perfumes lasted long time and it stayed for days in my hair,even on skin.After that it got discountinued and replaced with many other flankers,which were not the same.I found one,i finished it and now i just look at the picture of it ,with sorrow and sadness in my heart for this long gone time,when i was younger and there were all my favourite perfumes still in production.Now most of them are gone,just like my precious years,just the nice memories and the love stayed.Perfumes nowadays are all the same,with no soul,no longevity,just one big nothing.Designer`s perfumes smell the same,niche perfumes are just more potent version dupes of designers`s perfumes.It is a big luck to find something extraordinary to catch my soul.it is rare ,but happens.

My youth nectar. Oh, how I miss it 🥲! It s a very well crafted fragrance with a niche vibe. It s Dior like old time provided to us. Those who complain.about performances made probably a confusion with dior fraiche. They are different fragrances in all therms. Addict 2 in old edition has good sillage and longevity. I see some thin similarities with Versace Bright but Dior is light years distance from this one. Still looking on ebay to haunt a bottle but the prices are insane, $250 or more. A big love from me

Dior, if you read this - bring it back!

This was one of the first perfumes I ever bought myself in my early 20s. I loved it at the time but as I got older I very much grew out of it as it was too sweet. A nice summery fragrance for someone young though.

This discontinued fragrance is pretty the only problem has always been the performance. It simply preformed like a body spray. Blah! If you are craving this, try Angel Nova Mugler, Nova is a best! It lasts all day and it will get positive attention from others. I have read reviews but no one has ever noticed their similarities. Try it out and send me a PM if think that they smell very similar.