Is Duppe Scents Sunlit Drift a dupe of Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim?
Afternoon Swim EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sunlit Drift EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Afternoon Swim
- Sunlit Drift
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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.
LV's Afternoon Swim is a citrus-forward scent that fades fast even on the original bottle, and this dupe captures that same effervescent orange-ginger opening well. The musk-amber base is lighter still, so the whole thing sits close to skin sooner than the designer version, making frequent reapplication the honest way to wear it.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Bergamot
25%
vs
22%
Orange
25%
vs
33%
Mandarin
25%
vs
44%
Ginger
25%
vs
60%
Ambergris
100%
Bergamot
25%
vs
22%
Orange
25%
vs
33%
Mandarin
25%
vs
44%
Ginger
25%
Ambergris
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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 light citrus-ginger composition with minimal base is a natural warm-weather scent, fading fast in cooler seasons.
Occasions
Fresh and low-key rather than a statement scent, it suits casual daytime wear and active outdoor settings best.
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.
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin
Adds ambergris, drops amber and musk
Where to buy
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