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Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum bottle Afternoon Swim EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2019
£££££ Price Tier £
Noon Dip Eau de Parfum bottle Noon Dip EDP

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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 - Noon Dip EDP
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

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 27%
Orange 25% vs 40%
Mandarin 25% vs 31%
Only in Afternoon Swim
Ginger 25%
Only in Noon Dip
Ginger 100%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 100% vs 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

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, amber, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Afternoon Swim EDP
Noon Dip EDP
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