Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum bottle Afternoon Swim
Edp Concentration Edp
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2019 Year 2021
£££££ Price Tier £££££
Symphony Eau de Parfum bottle Symphony

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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 - Symphony Eau de Parfum
Symphony smells glorious, but you'll need deep pockets and a high tolerance for simplicity. It's a crowd-pleasing citrus bomb, polarising some with its price tag and basic profile, but enchanting others with its sheer quality and shocking longevity for a freshie. Most agree it's fantastic but not worth the price.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 61% 72%
Floral 4% 5%
Fruity 12% 10%
Green 2% 5%
Sweet 15% 1%
Warm 10% 14%
Woody 1% 1%
Earthy 2% 0%
Animalic 11% 0%
Fresh 29% 42%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Afternoon Swim EdP
Symphony EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 21% vs 39%
Ginger 12% vs 20%
Only in Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum
Mandarin 26% Orange 24% Ambergris 15%
Only in Symphony Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 41%

Accords

Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum Symphony Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
100%
48%
Fresh Spicy
64%
Aromatic
47%
40%
Sweet
38%
Amber
36%
Fruity
Floral
35%
Fresh
34%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
64%
47%
40%
38%
36%
35%
34%

Performance

Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum Symphony Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

Symphony Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and uplifting nature makes it ideal for casual wear and sport, with its impressive longevity providing assurance. While not overtly formal, its refined citrus can pass for a relaxed date or a moderate office environment, as long as it's not over-sprayed.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy accords and Bergamot, Ginger notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum
Symphony Eau de Parfum
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