Is Aromara Swim a dupe of Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim?

Swim Extrait

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Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum bottle Afternoon Swim EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2019 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Afternoon Swim EDP
This is a juicy, natural orange bomb that brings all the summer vibes, but the price-to-performance ratio has people in a chokehold. Prepare for a glorious, albeit fleeting, citrus burst that you'll either adore enough to reapply constantly or dismiss as wildly overpriced orange juice.
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Our Verdict - Swim Extrait
Swim matches the bright citrus, ginger and musk signature of Louis Vuitton's Afternoon Swim, built at a bolder 35% Extrait for a fraction of the designer price.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Afternoon Swim EDP A Swim Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Afternoon Swim EDP
Swim Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Ambergris 100% vs 53%
Bergamot 25% vs 33%
Orange 25% vs 38%
Ginger 25% vs 53%
Only in Afternoon Swim
Mandarin 25%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 33%
Orange 25% vs 38%
Only in Afternoon Swim
Mandarin 25% Ginger 25%
Only in Swim
Lemon 28%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 100% vs 53%
Only in Swim
Musk 46%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Afternoon Swim Swim
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Afternoon Swim

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Given its fresh, light citrus profile and generally poor longevity, Afternoon Swim is best suited for casual wear, holidays, or sports. It's too fleeting and summery for formal events or most office settings, though a quick reapplication could make it work for a casual date.

Swim

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A zesty citrus-ginger-musk composition is built for warm weather, matching Louis Vuitton's own summer-collection positioning.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Clean and versatile enough for the office as well as casual summer days, though it lacks the depth for formal evening wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
59%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Orange, Ginger

Key Differences

Adds lemon and musk, drops mandarin

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