Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette vs Pure Addiction Eau de Parfum

Habit Rouge

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
1965	Year	2021
££	Price Tier	£

Pure Addiction

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette

A timeless masculine masterpiece, Habit Rouge EDT balances crisp citrus with smooth leather, spicy warmth, and powdery balsams. Effortlessly refined and evocative, it's the signature of the cultivated gentleman.

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Our Verdict - Pure Addiction Eau de Parfum

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.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	20%	26%
Floral	15%	11%
Fruity	3%	7%
Green	7%	8%
Sweet	22%	24%
Warm	15%	19%
Woody	17%	10%
Earthy	14%	16%
Animalic	8%	8%
Fresh	13%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Habit Rouge EdT

Pure Addiction EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Lemon 16% Rosewood 15% Orange 15% Bergamot 15% Lime 14% Tangerine 13% Basil 13%

Top Notes

Orange 100%

Shared Notes

Orange 14% vs 100%

Only in Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette

Lemon 16% Rosewood 15% Bergamot 15% Lime 14% Tangerine 13% Basil 13%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 12% vs 24%

Only in Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette

Rose 16% Carnation 16% Sandalwood 15% Cinnamon 14% Patchouli 14% Cedar 12%

Only in Pure Addiction Eau de Parfum

Saffron 49% Marigold 27%

Shared Notes

Amber 16% vs 29%

Oakmoss 15% vs 23%

Only in Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette

Vanilla 19% Leather 19% Benzoin 16% Labdanum 15%

Only in Pure Addiction Eau de Parfum

Praline 26% Cedar 21%

Accords

Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette Pure Addiction Eau de Parfum

70%

Warm Spicy

100%

Sweet

96%

95%

Citrus

85%

Amber

86%

Metallic

71%

70%

Woody

58%

65%

Leather

63%

Mossy

60%

Earthy

58%

Tobacco

55%

50%

Powdery

40%

Balsamic

Warm Spicy shared

70%

100%

Sweet

96%

Citrus shared

95%

85%

Amber

86%

Metallic

71%

Woody shared

70%

58%

Leather shared

65%

63%

Mossy

60%

Earthy

58%

Tobacco

55%

Powdery

50%

Balsamic

40%

Performance

Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette Pure Addiction Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

The vibrant citrus and florals make Habit Rouge EDT especially fitting for spring and fall, while its spicy-woody-leather base also gives it enough warmth for cooler days. Its brightness can become overwhelming in peak summer heat, and it is less cozy than ideal for deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Habit Rouge EDT's sophistication and moderate projection make it versatile for office, date, and formal settings, while its classic style and leather-amber backbone keep it a bit too dressy and complex for sport or intense casual wear.

Pure Addiction Eau de Parfum

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.