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Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum bottle Afternoon Swim EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Sunlit Drift Eau de Parfum bottle Sunlit Drift EDP

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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 - Sunlit Drift EDP
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.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 22%
Orange 25% vs 33%
Mandarin 25% vs 44%
Only in Afternoon Swim
Ginger 25%
Only in Sunlit Drift
Ginger 60% Neroli 40%
Only in Afternoon Swim
Ambergris 100%
Only in Sunlit Drift
Musk 56% Amber 44%

Accords

Afternoon Swim Sunlit Drift
100%
Citrus
85%
Fresh
50%
40%
Sweet
38%
Amber
40%
36%
Fruity
Aquatic
30%
Citrus shared
100%
85%
50%
40%
Amber shared
38%
40%
36%
30%

Performance

Afternoon Swim Sunlit Drift
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Sunlit Drift

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A light citrus-ginger composition with minimal base is a natural warm-weather scent, fading fast in cooler seasons.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Fresh and low-key rather than a statement scent, it suits casual daytime wear and active outdoor settings best.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
61%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Afternoon Swim EDP
Sunlit Drift EDP
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