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
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Afternoon Swim
- Ocean Swim 05
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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.
A burst of mandarin, orange and bergamot on a light, sun-warmed musk. Ocean Swim 05 is a fleeting, cheerful citrus after Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim, for hot days and quick refreshes.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Ambergris
100%
vs
57%
Bergamot
25%
vs
30%
Orange
25%
vs
33%
Mandarin
25%
vs
36%
Ginger
25%
vs
42%
Musk
100%
Bergamot
25%
vs
30%
Orange
25%
vs
33%
Mandarin
25%
vs
36%
Ginger
25%
Ambergris
100%
Musk
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A vivid orange burst with a light musk base is built for hot weather. Summer is the peak and spring comes next.
Occasions
Energetic and casual, it is good for sport and everyday wear. It is 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.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin
Without musk
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
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