Is Maher Olfactive Sun Soaked a dupe of Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim?
Afternoon Swim EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2021 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Sun Soaked EDP
Afternoon Swim and Sun Soaked both aim for a fresh, citrusy feel, but diverge significantly in execution. Afternoon Swim is a straightforward, albeit expensive, orange fragrance, while Sun Soaked offers a more complex and potentially challenging blend. The key difference lies in their price and wearability. Afternoon Swim is a safer, crowd-pleasing citrus, but Sun Soaked is more affordable and adventurous, though its polarizing nature means it's not a safe blind buy. If you want pure, uncomplicated citrus, go for Afternoon Swim. If you're seeking something unique and are willing to risk a challenging scent, Sun Soaked might be your pick.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Afternoon Swim
- Sun Soaked
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a simple, high-quality orange scent.
- Price is not a major concern for you.
- You prefer fragrances with mass appeal.
- You want something safe for all occasions.
- You like unique and challenging fragrances.
- You're looking for a more affordable option.
- You enjoy fragrances with a bit of an edge.
- You want something that stands out from the crowd.
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.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Expect anything from crisp laundry to burning tyres - it's a divisive beast, not for the faint of heart or those who like their scents easy-going. Definitely try before you buy, it's not a blind grab.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Amber
50%
Bitter Orange
50%
Cedar
50%
Blackcurrant
50%
Neroli
33%
Narcissus
33%
Chamomile
33%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Community season votes for Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim, the fragrance this is built to match, favour summer.
Occasions
Given the intensity and often polarising nature described by reviewers (like a strong detergent), it's probably too much for the office or formal settings. It leans more casual, akin to a bold statement piece rather than an everyday wear. The fresh and citrus accords would suit active wear if the strong projection didn't overpower.
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.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops amber and bitter orange
Where to buy
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