COLA ADDICT

Cola Addict is the unisex eau de parfum created by Philippine Courtiere and Florent Di Marino for BORNTOSTANDOUT, unveiled at Esxence 2026: a citrus gourmand built around an elaborate cola accord, with citrus and spice in the opening, rum and coffee at the heart, and vanilla and caramel in the base.

The Fragrance

Cola Addict starts from a precise question: what makes a fizzy drink so hard to stop drinking? Sugar, caffeine, acidity, bubbles — Korean house BORNTOSTANDOUT took those pleasure mechanics and translated them into an olfactory structure, rather than simply imitating a scent.

The opening is fizzy and bright: cola foam, lemon and lime peel intertwine with neroli, ginger and cinnamon bark, in a citrus-spiced accord reminiscent of a freshly poured soda's effervescence.

The heart turns boozy and roasted: cola deepens, coffee and rum add alcoholic warmth, nutmeg rounds off the sharp edges.

The base settles into a thick, sweet cola syrup, where vanilla and caramel blend with sandalwood and musk, for a gourmand trail that never turns cloying thanks to the contrast with the initial citrus facet.

How It Wears on Skin

Cola Addict is presented by the brand at an unusually high concentration for an eau de parfum (30-40%), and it shows: solid longevity and remarkable projection in the first hours. The fizzy citrus opening fades relatively quickly, giving way to a boozy heart of rum and coffee; the sweet vanilla-caramel base emerges over time and lasts the longest on skin, staying balanced thanks to the initial citrus facet rather than turning cloying.

Who We Recommend Cola Addict For

Cola Addict is designed for lovers of unconventional gourmands, not classic sweet scents: ideal for those looking for a fragrance that opens fizzy and playful before warming into something more adult and boozy. Given its energy and originality, it works best for casual everyday wear rather than formal settings, and suits both warm weather (for the citrus opening) and cold weather (for the warm caramel-vanilla base).

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Take

In our boutique, Cola Addict is divisive, and that's exactly its strength: it's not designed to please everyone instantly, but to speak to those genuinely looking for something they don't already own. The cola note is never loud or trivial — it weaves with coffee and rum in a way that pushes the "soda" concept toward something far more grown-up and layered.

Similar Fragrances

Same brand, same boozy gourmand spirit with rum and coffee: Sugar Addict by BORNTOSTANDOUT

Same cola accord in the opening, then spicier and woodier: Sparkling Tamarind by Salum

Same warm caramel-vanilla base, in a softer key: Sunset Caramel by Cave

FAQ

Does Cola Addict really smell like cola?
The cola note runs through every stage of the pyramid, but it never dominates on its own: it's woven together with citrus, spice, rum and coffee into a composition far more complex than a simple imitation of the drink.

Is Cola Addict better suited to summer or winter?
It has a fresh, citrusy opening suited to summer, but a warm caramel-vanilla base that makes it enjoyable in colder months too.

What sizes is Cola Addict available in on your store?
Cola Addict is available in three sizes: 15 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml.

Product Information

Brand: BORNTOSTANDOUT
Name: Cola Addict
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Olfactory family: Citrus Gourmand
Perfumers: Philippine Courtiere, Florent Di Marino
Launch year: 2026
Made in: South Korea