Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton
Brand: Louis Vuitton
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Afternoon Swim is a radiant, uncomplicated citrus fragrance built around the mouthwatering freshness of orange, mandarin, and bergamot. Ginger adds a subtle aromatic lift, while a soft ambergris foundation gives the composition a clean, airy finish that feels especially natural in warm weather.
Is Afternoon Swim worth it?
How it smells: Opens with bergamot, mandarin orange and orange, ginger at the heart, then dries down to ambergris.
Scent Score: 49/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Gives less for its price tier than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 36, reputation 55, versatility 79, layerability 48 and value 21, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2019 · Unisex
Key accords: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Orange, Ginger, Ambergris
Top Notes
- Bergamot
- Mandarin orange
- Orange
Heart Notes
- Ginger
Base Notes
- Ambergris
Occasions: Casual, Outdoor, Office, Date
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton belongs to the citrus fragrance family. A vibrant splash of juicy orange and sparkling citrus brightened by aromatic ginger, evoking sunlight glinting across cool blue water. Afternoon Swim opens with Bergamot, Mandarin orange, and Orange. The heart brings Ginger. It dries down to Ambergris.
How to wear Afternoon Swim
On skin, Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for casual, outdoor, office, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent. Apply Afternoon Swim first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Y EDP on top for aromatic lift. Start with 2 sprays Afternoon Swim : 2 sprays Y EDP and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Afternoon Swim opens with Bergamot, Mandarin orange, and Orange.
The heart brings Ginger.
It dries down to Ambergris.
What to layer with Afternoon Swim
Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, ginger, and ambergris.
Order: Apply Afternoon Swim first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Y EDP on top for aromatic lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Afternoon Swim : 2 sprays Y EDP
Millesime Imperial by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and mandarin orange.
Order: Apply Afternoon Swim first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Millesime Imperial on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Afternoon Swim : 2 sprays Millesime Imperial
Stellar Times by Louis Vuitton
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, mandarin orange, and orange.
Order: Apply Afternoon Swim first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Stellar Times on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Afternoon Swim : 2 sprays Stellar Times
Pas Ce Soir Extrait by BDK
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange and ginger.
Order: Apply Afternoon Swim first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Pas Ce Soir Extrait on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Afternoon Swim : 1 spray Pas Ce Soir Extrait
Sel d'Argent by BDK
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot and ambergris.
Order: Apply Afternoon Swim first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sel d'Argent on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Afternoon Swim : 2 sprays Sel d'Argent
Pairings to approach with care
Khamrah Dukhan by Lattafa
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 31/99
Khamrah Dukhan has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Khamrah Dukhan brings an oriental contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply Afternoon Swim first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Khamrah Dukhan on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Afternoon Swim : 1 spray Khamrah Dukhan
Erba Pura by Xerjoff
Not Recommended · 31/99
Erba Pura has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Erba Pura brings an oriental contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply Afternoon Swim first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Erba Pura on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Afternoon Swim : 1 spray Erba Pura
Related fragrances and why
- Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent — Both include bergamot, ginger, and ambergris.
- Millesime Imperial by Creed — Both include bergamot and mandarin orange.
- Stellar Times by Louis Vuitton — Both include bergamot, mandarin orange, and orange.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Afternoon Swim?
Afternoon Swim opens with Bergamot, Mandarin orange, and Orange. The heart brings Ginger. It dries down to Ambergris.
How long does Afternoon Swim last, and how strong is it?
Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Afternoon Swim?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits casual, outdoor, office, and date.
What layers well with Afternoon Swim?
Y EDP by Yves Saint Laurent is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Citrus and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share bergamot, ginger, and ambergris. Apply Afternoon Swim first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Y EDP on top for aromatic lift. Start with 2 sprays Afternoon Swim : 2 sprays Y EDP.
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