Sunset Swim

Bottom Line

Sunset Swim offers a good approximation of Afternoon Swim . The added iris note will either be a bonus or a drawback, depending on your preference. If you crave the core orange-mandarin accord of Afternoon Swim but find its price prohibitive, Sunset Swim is a worthy alternative. If you demand uncompromising quality and a hyper-realistic orange note, stick with the original. The original is arguably not 10x better, making Sunset Swim a smart budget pick for the general public.

Scent Breakdown

Sunset Swim by Lattafa aims for Louis Vuitton's Afternoon Swim and lands reasonably close. The opening presents a burst of orange and ginger, although the orange leans slightly more synthetic, lacking the natural zest of the inspiration. The ginger is present but subdued. The heart reveals mandarin accented by a mild pepper note. The mandarin mirrors the original well, offering a juicy sweetness. Where it deviates is in the base. A noticeable iris note emerges, adding a powdery, cosmetic feel absent in Afternoon Swim. This addition, alongside a clean musk, creates a softer, less linear drydown. I'd peg it around 91% similar, the iris being the primary divergence.

Projection Power

The projection is moderate for the first hour, creating a noticeable scent bubble. It then settles closer to the skin. Longevity is decent, clocking in around 5-6 hours on my skin. Not exceptional, but acceptable .