86%
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Pure Addiction Eau de Parfum bottle Pure Addiction
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2021 Year 2023
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Strike Eau de Parfum bottle Strike

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pure Addiction
This one's a real mixed bag. Some absolutely swear by it as the ultimate BR540 dupe, hitting all the right sweet-and-spicy notes, while others find it a weak, synthetic disappointment. Expect compliments, but don't expect unanimous adoration or beast-mode projection.
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Our Verdict - Strike
Rasasi Strike: an Arabian take on modern sweetness. It's a bold date-night contender, blending syrupy delights with a warm resinous backbone. Definitely one for those who want to make a statement.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26% 8%
Floral 11% 8%
Fruity 7% 3%
Green 8% 8%
Sweet 24% 36%
Warm 19% 20%
Woody 10% 12%
Earthy 16% 24%
Animalic 8% 7%
Fresh 11% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pure Addiction EdP
Strike EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 100% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 24% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Praline 26% vs 50%
Oakmoss 23% vs 50%
Only in Pure Addiction
Amber 29% Cedar 21%

Accords

Pure Addiction Strike
100%
Warm Spicy
58%
96%
Sweet
100%
86%
Amber
66%
85%
Citrus
63%
71%
Metallic
47%
63%
Leather
60%
Mossy
52%
58%
Earthy
49%
58%
Woody
54%
55%
Tobacco
Warm Spicy shared
100%
58%
Sweet shared
96%
100%
Amber shared
86%
66%
Citrus shared
85%
63%
Metallic shared
71%
47%
63%
Mossy shared
60%
52%
Earthy shared
58%
49%
Woody shared
58%
54%
55%

Performance

Pure Addiction Strike
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pure Addiction

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its sweet and warm spicy profile makes it a good choice for dates and casual wear, projecting an inviting aura. However, the divisive opinions on sillage and its strong sweetness make it less suitable for formal settings or an office environment where subtlety is often preferred.

Strike

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent sweetness and strong sillage make it a bit much for the office. However, the rich, warm, and sweet accords are perfectly suited for dates and formal evening events where a bold statement is desired, settling into a sophisticated casual scent for cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
87%
Notes
90%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Amber, Citrus accords and Jasmine, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pure Addiction
Strike
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