Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum bottle Afternoon Swim
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2021
£££££ Price Tier ££££
Sun Soaked Eau de Parfum bottle Sun Soaked
Our Verdict

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.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Afternoon Swim if...
  • 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.
Choose Sun Soaked if...
  • 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.
Our Verdict - Afternoon Swim
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 - Sun Soaked
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 61% 23%
Floral 4% 27%
Fruity 12% 11%
Green 2% 13%
Sweet 15% 16%
Warm 10% 5%
Woody 1% 14%
Earthy 2% 6%
Animalic 11% 4%
Fresh 29% 17%

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Afternoon Swim Sun Soaked
100%
Citrus
100%
Woody
64%
Fresh
58%
Green
52%
Aromatic
49%
48%
Fresh Spicy
46%
Floral
47%
40%
Sweet
38%
Amber
36%
Fruity
Citrus shared
100%
100%
64%
58%
52%
49%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
46%
47%
40%
38%
36%

Performance

Afternoon Swim Sun Soaked
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

Sun Soaked

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

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.

Where to buy

Afternoon Swim
Sun Soaked
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