Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum vs Nectar Eau de Parfum

Afternoon Swim

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2024
£££££	Price Tier	££

Nectar

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Afternoon Swim

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum

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 - Nectar Eau de Parfum

A bright, zesty citrus blast with a honeyed heart. If you're after a sophisticated, warm-weather pick-me-up, Nectar's a winner. It's not groundbreaking, but it doesn't need to be- it's just effortlessly charming.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	61%	55%
Floral	4%	10%
Fruity	12%	9%
Green	2%	2%
Sweet	15%	28%
Warm	10%	4%
Woody	1%	0%
Earthy	2%	0%
Animalic	11%	10%
Fresh	29%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Afternoon Swim EdP

Nectar EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Mandarin 26% Orange 24% Bergamot 22% Ambergris 15% Ginger 13%

Heart Notes

Tangerine 21% Honey 20% Bitter Orange 18% Orange 16% Bergamot 13% Musk 11%

Shared Notes

Orange 24% vs 16%

Bergamot 21% vs 13%

Only in Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum

Mandarin 26% Ambergris 15% Ginger 13%

Only in Nectar Eau de Parfum

Tangerine 21% Honey 20% Bitter Orange 18% Musk 11%

Accords

Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum Nectar Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

100%

40%

Sweet

52%

Honey

51%

48%

Fresh Spicy

41%

38%

Amber

Floral

38%

36%

Fruity

Citrus shared

100%

Sweet shared

40%

52%

Honey

51%

Fresh Spicy shared

48%

41%

Amber

38%

Floral

38%

Fruity

36%

Performance

Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum Nectar Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum

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.

Nectar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh and clean citrus profile makes it ideal for everyday wear, particularly in casual settings or the office where it won't overwhelm. While versatile, the pronounced citrus and honey might feel a touch informal for highly formal occasions.