Is Oil Perfumery Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim a dupe of Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim?

Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim Oil

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2019 Year 2020
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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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Afternoon Swim EDP A Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim Oil B
Where they part company by gap size

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

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 38%
Orange 25% vs 28%
Mandarin 25% vs 33%
Ginger 25% vs 55%
Only in Afternoon Swim
Ambergris 100%
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%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

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.

Overall scent match
5%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin

Key Differences

Adds aquatic and grapefruit, drops ambergris

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