What Is DUA Her Addiction a Dupe Of?

DUA Her Addiction is a clone of Dior Addict. DUA names that fragrance as its inspiration, so it’s the bottle to sample alongside this one if you’re interested in how the scent was interpreted.

What makes these worth comparing?

Her Addiction follows Dior Addict, with blackberry, mandarin leaf, white flowers, vanilla, tonka and sandalwood in DUA’s description. We’d focus on the floral and vanilla relationship when sampling it. Addict has changed over time, and DUA doesn’t name a formulation year here. If you’re trying to replace a particular older bottle, that bottle is the comparison that matters for your purchase.

What notes should you look for?

DUA lists Blackberry, Mandarin Leaf, Silk Tree Blossom, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Night Blooming Cereus, Rose and Vanilla. Dior Addict highlights Blackberry, Mandarin Leaf, Silk Tree blossom, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Night blooming Cereus, Rose and Vanilla. Start with Blackberry, Mandarin Leaf, Silk Tree Blossom and Jasmine when you compare them.

How would we compare samples?

If you have samples, give each its own wrist and let the first spray settle. Come back once the notes you enjoy most are easier to pick out. Smelling them twice gives you a better idea of whether the opening is what drew you in or whether the finish is the part you want to wear. Check both on a day when you can keep the rest of your routine unscented. Use a blotter for a first impression if you’re sampling several scents at once. Save a skin test for the two you’re choosing between.

Which one would we try first?

We’d try DUA Her Addiction if the notes above sound like what you want from this scent. If you’ve already worn Dior Addict and have a particular part of it in mind, start with a small sample so you can compare that detail before buying. Check the size and format shown on the retailer page, and use the delivered price for the bottle you’d actually order. That’s especially helpful when one listing is for a travel size or sample and another is for a full bottle.