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Dior Addict Shine Eau de Parfum bottle Dior Addict Shine EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender M
2007 Year 2011
££ Price Tier ££
In Black for Men Eau de Toilette bottle In Black for Men EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dior Addict Shine EDP
This limited-edition Dior is less Addict, more ephemeral 'Shine'. Its bright, fresh, and playful fruitiness is universally liked, but its fleeting presence has left many wishing for more substance. A beautiful, albeit brief, summer flirt.
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Our Verdict - In Black for Men EDT
This budget-friendly scent delivers a bright, fresh, and surprisingly masculine modern take on familiar 'blue' fragrances. It's a fantastic everyday grab for those who like to smell clean and put-together without breaking the bank, though some find it a bit too synthetic.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dior Addict Shine EDP
In Black for Men EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 50% vs 24%
Only in Dior Addict Shine
Raspberry 50%
Only in Dior Addict Shine
Gardenia 100%
Only in In Black for Men
Pineapple 64% Jasmine 36%
Shared Notes
Cedar 100% vs 33%

Accords

Dior Addict Shine In Black for Men
100%
Citrus
100%
66%
Woody
100%
91%
Fruity
62%
87%
White Floral
50%
72%
Sweet
57%
55%
Aromatic
68%
52%
Lactonic
Powdery
51%
Herbal
49%
Amber
48%
44%
Fresh
46%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
66%
100%
Fruity shared
91%
62%
White Floral shared
87%
50%
Sweet shared
72%
57%
Aromatic shared
55%
68%
52%
51%
49%
48%
Fresh shared
44%
46%

Performance

Dior Addict Shine In Black for Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Dior Addict Shine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, light profile and generally weak longevity make it ideal for casual wear, especially in warmer weather, and suitable for the office where subtlety is key. It's less fitting for formal events or dates where a more enduring or sensual fragrance might be preferred.

In Black for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and the office, where it projects an approachable yet polished aura. While versatile enough for some date and sport situations, the woody depth might be a bit much for truly high-intensity activities or very formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fruity, white floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dior Addict Shine EDP
In Black for Men EDT
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