Is Aromers No 98 Afternoon Swim a dupe of Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim?
Afternoon Swim EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
No 98 Afternoon Swim Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Louis Vuitton's Afternoon Swim is prized for its crisp, hyper-realistic citrus, and this dupe captures that juicy orange-mandarin brightness closely - the ambroxan finish is simpler than LV's but the overall freshness holds up.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A juicy citrus fragrance built for heat - it reads as refreshing in summer and early spring, less relevant in cold months.
Occasions
Clean and energetic, this suits casual days and active wear more than formal or date settings.
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.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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