More about Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim
Part of Les Colognes Louis Vuitton collection, a fresh cologne-like scent in EDP concentration inspired by L.A.'s dramatic landscape and Pacific Coast beauty. Afternoon Swim is described as 'full of energy' with citrus notes that provide a shot of vitamin C in fragrance form. The perfumer wanted to capture something energizing and vibrant, contrasting explosive freshness with warm undertones like the California sun.
Featured Notes
Afternoon Swim opens with Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Orange, Bergamot, a heart of Aquatic Notes, a base of Ambergris, Ginger.
- Top Notes
- Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Orange, Bergamot
- Heart Notes
- Aquatic Notes
- Base Notes
- Ambergris, Ginger
Longevity & Projection
Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton offers moderate longevity with moderate projection, best suited to summer and daytime.
What does Afternoon Swim smell like?
Afternoon Swim opens with Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Orange, Bergamot, develops into a heart of Aquatic Notes, and settles into a base of Ambergris, Ginger. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Afternoon Swim last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Afternoon Swim has moderate longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Afternoon Swim?
Fragrances with a similar character include Blue Talisman, L'Immensité, Imagination. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Afternoon Swim — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Afternoon Swim samples?
You can buy authentic Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Afternoon Swim by Louis Vuitton is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Orange, Bergamot, offers moderate longevity, projects with moderate sillage.




