Dior Addict Eau Delice by Dior

Eau Delice is the coquettish little sister to Dior’s hundreds of Addict derivatives (which are already overexploited, to the point of seeming overdone, and whose flankers sometimes surpass irrelevance). It follows a line very similar to the infamous Sweet by Lolita Lempicka, though evoking a more discreet vulgarity, or less disturbingly childish. To me, it’s a late and brash response to the success of fruitchuli gourmands (like Nina Ricci’s Nina), and I say brash because I don’t think Dior took this seriously: they chose to paint the bottle pink and use promotional images of the original Addict. It seems they didn’t even take their competition seriously. When creating a ‘response’ fragrance, they usually pick a ‘pillar’, not the thirtieth flanker of a saturated line. In short: it starts with an avalanche of blueberry and cherry, disregarding the orange; the dry down is basically a red fruit sauce for decorating ice cream or pancakes. As it settles, it becomes an almond and cherry essence with huge floral transparency (I don’t notice the jasmine or ylang-ylang) that reminds me of a cherry lip gloss, very similar to Lolita’s Sweet, but without aging or makeup notes (probably because it lacks iris). It ends with that same lip gloss, but more subdued and musky, with a microscopic trail of vanilla. Its evolution is fleeting; after 30 minutes I already notice the base notes, though the blueberries remain. Olfactorily, it’s far from the original Addict; it’s delicious as food, not as perfume. I’d prefer to chew it like a sticky candy. It has a coquettish and jovial spirit, but promiscuous like Lolita’s Sweet, although this one is more mature and modest (or perhaps hypocritical; if it were a character, it would be indignant if called vulgar). Its trail and longevity are moderate, but fine for an Eau de Toilette. Personally, I don’t like it; it seems bland and vulgar; it’s predictable and nothing new, but if you like lip gloss, you’ll surely like Eau Delice.

My last purchase alongside Absolutely Blooming. In this case, I bought it blind based on the many positive reviews. I’m going to share my first impressions. At first, I loved it deeply; it seemed very baby cologne to me—in fact, it seemed identical to Johnson’s Baby’s ‘Sweet Dreams’ violet cologne. Then I started feeling like a delicious fruit was rotting. That transformation from something delicious to something repulsive, keeping certain notes but in their most unpleasant form possible. I’m trying to be honest. Over time, it became less repulsive, but maintained a very synthetic scent mixed with a grandma-like odor. The only thing that comforts me is that I got it on sale (since, as you know, it’s discontinued), so I’ll use it up and see how the ‘public’ reacts; maybe it’s just me who perceives it that way. I’ll see if I sell it at half price, gift it away, or keep it if I receive compliments. Aesthetically, it makes me very happy; the bottle is gorgeous. UPDATE: I definitely like its base notes now. The synthetic feel is gone, and it’s back to being the soft, fruity, and sweet fragrance from the beginning, just less fresh and more sweet and powdery. I don’t love it because of that initial wait for the ‘middle notes’ to work with my skin, but honestly, I like it. I’m keeping it, though I don’t recommend buying it blind.

I don’t dislike it, but I don’t love it either. I thought it would be sweeter, but the cherries go unnoticed, and what I feel most is the blueberry, somewhat acidic. The scent seems synthetic at first, then the very soft cherries stand out and give way to the almond and cedar blend, like a fine, soft wood. At the base, there’s jasmine with a very soft white musk that helps with longevity; I barely noticed the vanilla. The first two minutes were terrible for me because ylang-ylang always plays tricks on me, but then it disappears and everything is fine. The longevity is good; when I first tested it, I thought it was weak, so today I used more sprays, and even after more than 8 hours, it’s still the same. The sillage is low, a cloud about 2 or 3 centimeters away. It’s not a bad perfume, but it’s not for me if I’m looking for cherry (that’s what I wanted when I bought the decant sent by Selenehdz). My favorites are Cartier’s Delices EDP, Guerlain’s Cherry Blossom, La Petite Robe Noire EDP (I like it, but on others, not on my pH), the original unreformulated Lolita Lempicka, and a special mention to L’Occitane Cherry.

What a beautiful and charming perfume, thanks to my friend SeleneHdez for the birthday gift. On my skin, it smells more to me like a tart and sweet blueberry juice than cherry; I don’t detect much almond. It lasts forever, works all year round, even in summer with a lighter hand. The base is soft and musky. Now, changing the subject: Dior continues selling like always. Iconic perfumes from another era, but trends change and they care about the flow. Perhaps Eau Delice is for a young market looking for something light and fruity, like I adore the beasts of Poison, but I haven’t tried the old Dior enough to complain. The La Collection Privée line might be what you’re looking for if you want something more niche.

I tried this at a department store and it was a pleasant surprise: it reacts well with my pH and I perceive the cherry, vanilla, almond, and floral touches of rose, jasmine, and bergamot. It has a moderate sillage and lasts 8 hours on skin, over 10 on clothes. It left me enchanted, sensual, and seductive, with that warmth and sweetness without being invasive. When I finished the bottle, I wanted to buy it again but they discontinued it, what a shame. Out of the entire Dior Addict family, this is my favorite; I like the current blue one, but it doesn’t give me the same feeling.

This is one of those perfumes I fell in love with at first sniff and bought without hesitation. It’s a sweet fruity scent, but nothing overwhelming; I detect the cherries, it really smells like cherry. Almonds, blueberry, orange, and vanilla, all at once in a perfect combination of sweetness that’s not intense, not annoying. I feel it cheerful, creamy, soft, with an oily touch that I love. Now it’s winter, and I’m enjoying it like never before; let’s see how it behaves in the heat. Its longevity is over 8 hours, and its sillage is moderate to soft.

I was looking for Cielo y Tierra, thinking I’d love it for the notes and reviews. I expected something fresher, sweeter, and fruitier. I didn’t find any of that; I didn’t detect any red fruit scent, just a mix of synthetic aromas. Only after 8 hours, when the perfume was almost gone, could it trick me into thinking it was a rich fragrance. I had high expectations and didn’t like it at all. What luck I had in finding a tester beforehand; I almost made a blind purchase!

I searched everywhere thinking I would love it based on the notes and reviews. I expected something fresh, sweet, and fruity, but I found nothing; it doesn’t smell like red fruits, it seems like a synthetic blend. Only at 8 hours, when it’s almost gone, could it fool me and seem rich. I had high expectations and I didn’t like it at all. Lucky I tested it first, I almost made a blind purchase.

It’s a quite fruity sweet perfume, more fruity than floral, pleasant aroma but I definitely wouldn’t buy it again because its longevity is very poor; it doesn’t last more than 2 hours at most. It doesn’t have much presence; it’s not a perfume at all to stand out.

Exquisite fragrance Delice! I absolutely love the notes of orange and cherry with vanilla; it’s fresh, sweet, and very refined, though intense enough for a romantic spring night.

I received a mini bottle as a gift and it tasted delicious: cherries with a mix of acidity and sweetness. What a pity Dior discontinued it, I would buy several.

What a delight! Lasts 7 hours on skin and people can’t stop complimenting me on how fresh, fruity, and vanilla-scented it is. Perfect for spring or autumn.

Does anyone know what other perfume Delice is similar to? Or is it like another one from the Addict line? Thanks!

I love it! Super spring-like but with sweet touches, very good longevity for an eau de toilette!

It makes me gag immediately; it’s too sweet.