Fragrance comparison

Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 vs Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,510 ratings analysed

Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012

Dior · 2012

3.931,317 votes

Rank #4,935 CitrusFloral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily

Jo Malone London

3.81193 votes

Rank #14,861 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 20123/7

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily3/7

Ratings & consensus: Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012
Community sentiment: Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012
Longevity: Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
Versatility: Lotus Blossom & Water Lily
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012Dior

Lotus Blossom & Water LilyJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,317 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerDior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

1,317 votes

30%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerDior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLotus Blossom & Water Lily

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value48

Category winnerLotus Blossom & Water LilyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

musky60%

aquatic50%

floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

LotusPomegranateFreesia

Base

MuskWoodsy Notes

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusWater LilyHoneysuckleFreesiaJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskGuaiac WoodIncenseAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lotus and Freesia. Durations are only published for Lotus Blossom & Water Lily, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerLotus Blossom & Water LilyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

Work 36%Casual 34%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,935

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2012

Reviews81

Overall rank#14,861

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerDior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Addict Eau Fraiche opens with a crisp, wake-you-up splash of bitter-sweet pink grapefruit and chilled bergamot. It feels like drinking an ice-cold citrus soda with fresh fruit slices floating at the top on a bright morning. As the initial zest settles, watery lotus flower petals, sweet pomegranate seeds, and bree…

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Lotus Blossom & Water Lily by Jo Malone London captures the serene atmosphere of a Japanese water garden at sunrise. It starts with a zesty splash of grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. The opening is bright and crisp. Within ten minutes, dewy lotus and translucent water lily take over the heart, supporte…

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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 Eau Fraiche 2012 or Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 is rated 3.93/5 from 1,317 votes; Lotus Blossom & Water Lily is rated 3.81/5 from 193 votes. Choose Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lotus Blossom & Water Lily for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 or Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

Lotus Blossom & Water Lily lasts longest (Lotus Blossom & Water Lily 60/100, Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 or Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

Projection is very close: Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 55/100, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily 55/100 for sillage.

Do Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 and Lotus Blossom & Water Lily smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lotus and Freesia.

Is Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 or Lotus Blossom & Water Lily better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 is the stronger pick. For winter, Lotus Blossom & Water Lily is the stronger pick. Lotus Blossom & Water Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 and Lotus Blossom & Water Lily?

Dior Addict Eau Fraiche 2012 has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lotus, Pomegranate and Freesia, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes. Lotus Blossom & Water Lily has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lotus, Water Lily, Honeysuckle and Freesia, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Amber.