Dupe Pair
85%
Very Similar
Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum bottle Afternoon Swim
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2019
£££££ Price Tier £
Noon Dip Eau de Parfum bottle Noon Dip

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Afternoon Swim
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Which Should You Buy?

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 - Noon Dip
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 61% 35%
Floral 4% 1%
Fruity 12% 5%
Green 2% 0%
Sweet 15% 11%
Warm 10% 26%
Woody 1% 3%
Earthy 2% 5%
Animalic 11% 25%
Fresh 29% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Afternoon Swim EdP
Noon Dip EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ginger 12% vs 100%
Only in Noon Dip
Ambergris 100%

Accords

Afternoon Swim Noon Dip
100%
Citrus
95%
Fresh
80%
36%
Fruity
55%
Aquatic
45%
40%
Sweet
38%
Amber
40%
Citrus shared
100%
95%
80%
Fruity shared
36%
55%
45%
40%
Amber shared
38%
40%

Performance

Afternoon Swim Noon Dip
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Noon Dip

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The juicy, bright orange citrus is built for spring and summer heat; it is far too light and fresh for cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its energetic, refreshing citrus suits casual daytime, sport and the office far more than formal evening wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
84%
Notes
100%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fruity, Amber accords and Ginger, Ambergris notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Afternoon Swim
Noon Dip
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