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Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum bottle Afternoon Swim EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Swim Extrait bottle Swim Extrait

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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.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

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%

Accords

Afternoon Swim Swim
100%
Citrus
90%
Fresh
80%
Aquatic
50%
Musky
50%
40%
Sweet
38%
Amber
36%
Fruity
Aromatic
35%
Woody
30%
Citrus shared
100%
90%
80%
50%
50%
40%
38%
36%
35%
30%

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Bergamot, Orange, Ginger notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Afternoon Swim EDP
Swim Extrait
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