Is The Parfum Hub Ocean Swim 05 a dupe of Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim?
Afternoon Swim EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ocean Swim 05 EDP
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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.
Ocean Swim 05 delivers the same energetic orange-bergamot burst as Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim, though the original's already-modest longevity is shortened further, fading to nothing within a couple of hours.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Vivid orange-citrus burst with a light musk base is built for hot-weather daytime wear.
Occasions
Energetic and casual - great for sport and everyday wear, too simple for formal 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.
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin
Adds musk
Where to buy
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