Fragrance comparison

Summer vs Addiction

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

Summer

Tous

4.2010 votes

Rank #44,043 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Addiction

Johan B

3.7914 votes

Rank #60,581 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer takes 4 of 5 categories.

Summer
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Addiction
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Summer4/5

Addiction1/5

Ratings & consensus: Summer
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Addiction
Sillage & projection: Summer
Value for money: Summer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SummerTous

AddictionJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 11%Want 66%

Category winnerSummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

7%Love

79%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAddiction

SillageSummer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSummerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

GardeniaPeonyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangPepper

Base

White MuskTonka BeanAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

NectarineAppleMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaGardeniaFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7+ hrs

VanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Addiction, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall10

Winter10

Day100

Night45

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer by Tous is a bright floral fragrance designed for warm weather. It opens with zesty mandarin and bergamot before settling into a heart of gardenia and peony. The base of white musk and amber adds a clean, soft finish that sits close to the skin. It is an ideal companion for sunny spring afternoons and casual we…

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Addiction by Johan B opens with a bright splash of juicy nectarine, crisp green apple, and tangy mandarin orange. The scent quickly settles into a clean, creamy heart of gardenia, magnolia, and fresh jasmine petals. Warm base notes of soft vanilla, clean musk, and light sandalwood keep the fragrance grounded for hours…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Summer or Addiction?

Summer takes 4 of 5 categories. Summer is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Addiction is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose Summer for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Addiction for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Summer or Addiction?

Addiction lasts longest (Addiction 64/100, Summer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer or Addiction?

Summer projects furthest (Summer 67/100, Addiction 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer and Addiction smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant and Gardenia.

Is Summer or Addiction better for summer or winter?

Summer suits daytime wear; Addiction suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer and Addiction?

Summer has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Gardenia, Peony, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Cedar. Addiction has top notes of Nectarine, Apple, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.