Louis Vuitton 2019 EDP

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Afternoon Swim

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Afternoon Swim opens with Bergamot, Orange, Mandarin, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Ambergris. Louis Vuitton's Afternoon Swim carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Luxurious
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Afternoon Swim Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine the zesty, bright burst of a freshly peeled orange, sweetened by mandarin, then spiced up with a subtle hint of ginger. As it settles, a clean, almost oceanic ambergris peeks through, giving it a cool, refreshing depth that evokes sunshine and sea breezes. It's a photorealistic citrus, pure and simple, like a sophisticated glass of effervescent orange cordial.

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