Is Perfume Parlour Noon Dip a dupe of Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim?
Afternoon Swim EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2019 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Noon Dip EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's budget take on Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim - a hyper-realistic, juicy orange burst with mandarin and bergamot over a soft ginger-ambergris base. Reviewers say the closeness to the original is 'wild', and since Afternoon Swim is famous for poor performance, PP's EDP often holds longer. A bright, summery citrus for a fraction of the LV price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The juicy, bright orange citrus is built for spring and summer heat; it is far too light and fresh for cold weather.
Occasions
Its energetic, refreshing citrus suits casual daytime, sport and the office far more than formal evening wear.
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.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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