Basic Instinct
Victoria's SecretEau de Parfum2004
Side by side
Basic Instinct vs. Dior Addict
Dior Addict rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Basic Instinct | Dior Addict | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2004 | 2002 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Harry Frémont | Thierry Wasser |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Basic Instinct
Fruity
White Floral
Patchouli
Tuberose
Sweet
Rose
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Dior Addict
Vanilla
White Floral
Sweet
Fruity
Amber
Aromatic
Citrus
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
PlumApricot
BlackberryMandarin LeafSilk Tree
Heart
GardeniaTuberoseRose
JasmineJasmine SambacNeroliOrange BlossomNight blooming CereusRose
Base
PatchouliVanilla
Bourbon VanillaVanillaTonka BeanMysore SandalwoodSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Basic Instinct | Dior Addict | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Most fragrances announce themselves loudly. This one stays close. The powder is the point here, it transforms the tuberose and plum into something that smells like skin but better.Basic Instinct
This is the fragrance for someone who's done being subtle. The white florals don't ask permission, the vanilla doesn't apologize, and the sillage will absolutely start a conversation you didn't plan.Dior Addict
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Basic Instinct | Dior Addict | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $97.99fragrancenet |
| 1.7 oz | — | $123.89fragrancenet |
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