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Which Should You Buy?
This is a real love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Some reckon it's a masterpiece of modern citrus, pure class in a bottle, while others find the cumin note absolutely vile, smelling of burnt rubber or body odour. It's a divisive one, so sample before you splurge on that hefty price tag.
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
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Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
While some find its projection considerable, others say it's understated, making it potentially suitable for the office. Its complex, citrus-woody profile and subtle spice lend themselves well to dates and casual wear, though the polarizing cumin note might be a risk for formal settings.
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
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean citrus, amber, musky
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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