The Last Spritz

Score

88/100

Louis Vuitton

Afternoon Swim

2019

“Sicilian oranges and ginger — sunny, simple, gone before the towel dries.”

Afternoon Swim

citrus

fresh spicy

sweet

The take

What works

●The most photorealistic citrus on the market — like peeling a Sicilian orange
●Genuinely unisex without feeling neutered
●Summer compliment magnet that doesn't try to be sexy

Trade-offs

●Linear and short-lived — pay $300 to reapply every two hours
●The note pyramid you'd expect from a $40 cologne, with LV markup

Notes

Top

Mandarin Orange

Sicilian Orange

Bergamot

Ambergris

Ginger

Performance

Longevity

4–6 hours

Projection

Arm's length

Sillage

Soft trail

When to wear

Spring55%

Summer100%

Fall11%

Winter5%

Day83%

Night12%

Gender

Unisex

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Afternoon Swim last?

4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity at 53/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Afternoon Swim?

A summer specialist, daytime-leaning.

Is Afternoon Swim worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. The most photorealistic citrus on the market — like peeling a Sicilian orange. Genuinely unisex without feeling neutered.

Details

Perfumer: Jacques Cavallier Belletrud