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Dior Addict 2 vs Puma Create Man

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 4,264 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dior Addict 2 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Dior Addict 2

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Puma Create Man

    Choose it for a ozonic and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dior Addict 25/7
Puma Create Man2/7
Ratings & consensus
Dior Addict 2
Community sentiment
Puma Create Man
Longevity
Dior Addict 2
Sillage & projection
Dior Addict 2
Value for money
Puma Create Man
Versatility
Dior Addict 2
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dior Addict 2

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Dior Addict 2Dior
Puma Create ManPuma
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.98/ 5 · 4,170 votes
Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 27%Had 59%Want 14%
Category winnerDior Addict 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
54%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

4,170 votes

30%Love
55%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerPuma Create ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityDior Addict 2

SillageDior Addict 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value63
Category winnerPuma Create ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
floral90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
fruity60%
aquatic50%
ozonic100%
fruity92%
aquatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitFreesiaOrangeBergamot
Heart
PomegranateLotusWatermelonPineappleLily-of-the-Valley
Base
White MuskCedarSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
PineappleBergamotGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
WatermelonBamboo
Base4-5 hrs
SandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Watermelon and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Puma Create Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day100
Night26
Category winnerDior Addict 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex2
Women98
Men65
Unisex29
Women6
Casual 51%Work 28%Date 12%Party 9%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,083

PerfumerFrancois Demachy

Launched2005

Reviews183

Overall rank#15,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerDior Addict 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Addict 2 opens with a bright splash of freshly sliced pink grapefruit, sweet orange juice, and peppery freesia flowers. As the top notes settle onto skin, the scent shifts toward a refreshing blend of crisp watermelon, tart pomegranate seeds, and dewy lotus petals. The base anchors the fruit notes with clean whit…

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Puma Create Man is a crisp aromatic aquatic fragrance built around bright fruits and clean woods. The initial spray delivers an energetic punch of tart grapefruit, sweet pineapple, and sparkling bergamot. Within minutes, the sharp opening transitions into a refreshing heart of watery watermelon and green bamboo. This …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dior Addict 2 or Puma Create Man?

Dior Addict 2 takes 5 of 7 categories. Dior Addict 2 is rated 3.98/5 from 4,170 votes; Puma Create Man is rated 4.02/5 from 94 votes. Choose Dior Addict 2 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Puma Create Man for a ozonic and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dior Addict 2 or Puma Create Man?

Dior Addict 2 lasts longest (Dior Addict 2 59/100, Puma Create Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dior Addict 2 or Puma Create Man?

Dior Addict 2 projects furthest (Dior Addict 2 57/100, Puma Create Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dior Addict 2 and Puma Create Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Watermelon and Pineapple.

Is Dior Addict 2 or Puma Create Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dior Addict 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Dior Addict 2 is the stronger pick. Puma Create Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dior Addict 2 and Puma Create Man?

Dior Addict 2 has top notes of Grapefruit, Freesia, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Pomegranate, Lotus, Watermelon and Pineapple, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood. Puma Create Man has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watermelon and Bamboo, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.

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