Editor in Chief
Michael Malul LondonEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Editor in Chief vs. Afternoon Swim
Is Editor in Chief better than Afternoon Swim?
Afternoon Swim rates higher with the community, while Editor in Chief wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
amber
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The essentials
What's different between Editor in Chief and Afternoon Swim?
| Editor in Chief | Afternoon Swim | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Richard Herpin | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Editor in Chief and Afternoon Swim smell?
Editor in Chief
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Powdery
Balsamic
Musky
Vanilla
Leather
Afternoon Swim
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Sweet
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fruity
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Editor in Chief and Afternoon Swim share?
Top
CloveCinnamonApple
Mandarin OrangeSicilian OrangeBergamot
Heart
Cashmere WoodPatchouliLabdanumVetiverOrris Root
Ginger
Base
BirchSandalwoodCedarwoodTonka BeanVanilla
Ambergris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CloveCinnamon
Ginger
Where they fit
When and where do Editor in Chief and Afternoon Swim work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Editor in Chief or Afternoon Swim?
| Editor in Chief | Afternoon Swim | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Editor in Chief and Afternoon Swim?
This one splits people on the clove. Some say it reads medicinal at first blast. But give it 20 minutes, the apple sweetens, the edges round off, and what you're left with is warm confidence without.Editor in Chief
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
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