Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim Review – Everything You Need To Know
Afternoon Swim.
An underappreciated summer show-stopper.
Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim is citrus-dominant. It was released in 2019 and perfumed by Jacques Cavallier.
In this review, I will describe its smell and performance and if it’s worth it.
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What Does Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim Smell Like?
Upon the first spray is a prominent orange dusted in ginger spices. Within moments comes bergamot.
The first few minutes are not too citric. There is a great balance between bergamot’s citrus and orange’s semi-sweetness. The ginger never “slaps me in the face.” It is a refreshing touch to grab attention.
As the scent develops, bergamot will gain strength.
At the same time, orange will stay consistent. After an hour, the citruses will be in equal parts with weakened ginger spice. The main idea is a fresher and brighter aroma.
These citruses will mix and mingle for a while and then transcend into the dry down. Ambergris will be the first and only addition in the dry down. It is authentic. There is a prominent ambery depth and a decent dose of salty musk.
This is a poor way to describe it, but it is like a sexy sweat or the musk after an afternoon swim… The rest of the wear is fresh and musky with an ambery depth.
The official Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim notes:
- Bergamot
- Mandarin Orange
- Silician Orange
- Ambergris
- Ginger
Afternoon Swim Performance
This is the biggest Afternoon Swim downfall. It lasts five to six hours on the skin with intimate projection. This poor longevity is mainly due to the dominant citrus notes.
Instead of projecting a bubble, you’ll have a subtle ambiance.
Summer is the only time of the year when Afternoon Swim can be worn. Even on the cool days of spring, it is too light to be able to last.
And occasions, all. It is a light fragrance and not the best for formal events and dates, but it still has the LV sophistication and quality to hold its own.
Lastly, the mass appeal and compliments are amazing. The one benefit of light projection is that it allures people closer when you smell this good.
And mass appeal, no one dislikes these authentic citruses.
What is The Best Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim Dupe?
Even though this is a citrus-heavy fragrance, it is unique because it has no similar scents. Here’s a list of the best citrus colognes for men.
But other than these fragrances, you’ll be unable to find a more affordable alternative.
Is Afternoon Swim Worth It?
There’s no doubt that LV Afternoon Swim is an ultra-quality fragrance with authentic notes. However, it isn’t worth the money. On Louis Vuitton’s official website, a 100mL bottle costs $300.
This is super expensive for a fragrance with below-average performance and bad versatility. Many other scents on the market exude summer for a fraction of the price.
Afternoon Swim is an excellent cologne and a good one for the summer. Yet, don’t just limit yourself to Afternoon Swim. Check out the best Summer fragrances for men.