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Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum bottle Afternoon Swim EDP
EDP Concentration Oil
U Gender U
2019 Year 2020
£££££ Price Tier ££££
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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 - Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim Oil
A vibrant citrus fragrance that combines the sunny brightness of citrus with cool aquatic notes. Ideal for warm, casual settings.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Afternoon Swim EDP
Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim Oil

Notes

Afternoon Swim
Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim

Core Notes

Heart Notes

Only in Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim
Grapefruit 100%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 38%
Orange 25% vs 28%
Mandarin 25% vs 33%
Only in Afternoon Swim
Ginger 25%
Only in Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim
Aquatic 60% Herbal 40%
Only in Afternoon Swim
Ambergris 100%
Only in Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim
Ginger 56% Vetiver 44%

Accords

Afternoon Swim Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim
100%
Citrus
95%
Aquatic
90%
48%
Fresh Spicy
60%
40%
Sweet
Woody
40%
38%
Amber
36%
Fruity
Citrus shared
100%
95%
90%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
60%
40%
40%
38%
36%

Performance

Afternoon Swim Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim
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.

Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The bright citrus notes and aquatic freshness make it ideal for warmer temperatures, while its balanced profile makes it a good choice for spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and fresh aquatic accords make it suitable for casual and office environments, but less so for formal or sporty occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
16%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Afternoon Swim EDP
Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim Oil
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