Afternoon Swim

Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim dupe, inspired by the original

Louis Vuitton released Afternoon Swim as a bright, sunny citrus scent that captures the feeling of a dive into cool water on a hot day, fresh, juicy and uplifting. Our interpretation carries that character in a long lasting Eau de Parfum, made in the EU.

The Story Behind the Scent

Louis Vuitton’s master perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud built Afternoon Swim around pure summer energy. A burst of orange, bergamot and mandarin opens it juicy and zesty, cool watery notes keep the middle crisp, and a base of ambergris and musk gives a soft, salty warmth. It smells like sunshine and a splash of cold water.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

We do not claim this is identical, because no interpretation is. What we have built follows the same citrus aquatic signature of the original, rebuilt at up to 40% perfume oil so it projects clearly early on and lingers longer than a typical spray. A little goes a long way.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a bright, fresh citrus scent for warm days. It is at its best in spring and summer and in daytime, and it wears as a unisex fragrance.

Notes

Top: Orange, Bergamot, Mandarin

Heart: Watery Notes

Base: Ambergris, Musk

How it Smells

It opens juicy and zesty, with a bright burst of orange, bergamot and mandarin that feels like sunshine in a bottle.

Cool watery notes keep the middle crisp and clean, and a base of ambergris and musk adds a soft, salty warmth. It stays bright and fresh the whole way through, instantly likeable.

Common Questions

Is this the original fragrance?

No. It is our own interpretation of the accord, rebuilt at up to 40% perfume oil. It is not the branded fragrance and does not use the same formula.

What does Afternoon Swim smell like?

A bright, juicy citrus scent with a cool, watery freshness and a soft, salty musk base. Sunny and uplifting.

Is it very sweet?

No, it is fresh and zesty rather than sweet, with just a soft warmth in the base.

When should I wear it?

It is at its best in spring and summer and in daytime, when its bright citrus feels most alive.

Is it unisex?

Yes. Its clean citrus character wears well on anyone.

How long does it last?

Built at a high oil concentration, it holds its freshness far longer than a typical citrus scent and lingers on fabric.

Disclaimer

Louis Vuitton and Afternoon Swim are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Louis Vuitton in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.