Afternoon Swim
Louis VuittonEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Afternoon Swim vs. Formosa
Is Afternoon Swim better than Formosa?
Afternoon Swim rates higher with the community, while Formosa projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Bergamot
citrusfresh spicyfresharomaticfruity
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Afternoon Swim and Formosa?
| Afternoon Swim | Formosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud | Linda Pilkington, Celine Ripert |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Afternoon Swim and Formosa smell?
Afternoon Swim
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Sweet
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fruity
Amber
Formosa
Citrus
Woody
Floral
Fruity
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Afternoon Swim and Formosa share?
Top
Mandarin OrangeSicilian OrangeBergamot
BergamotBlackcurrantCardamomCitron
Heart
Ginger
FreesiaOsmanthus
Base
Ambergris
CedarwoodMuskSandalwoodGreen Tea
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Afternoon Swim or Formosa?
| Afternoon Swim | Formosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Afternoon Swim and Formosa?
Afternoon Swim leans heavily into citrus without any hiding. It is sunny, direct, and smells like peeled oranges on a warm afternoon. The Ambergris and Ginger add depth, but this is fundamentally.Afternoon Swim
The bergamot gives you thirty seconds of sparkle. Then the tea takes over and Formosa becomes something quieter, a composition built for restraint. If you need a fragrance that announces your arrival.Formosa
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