Question 1

What's the difference between Bel Sole and Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

Bel Sole is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Perris Portofino (2024) dominated by Citrus accords. Afternoon Swim is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Louis Vuitton (2019) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 2 accords: Citrus, Fresh Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Bel Sole or Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bel Sole scores 3.47/5 vs Afternoon Swim at 4.42/5. Afternoon Swim's standout strength: Excellent bright citrus top notes, particularly the mandarin and orange. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Bel Sole and Afternoon Swim smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Afternoon Swim: Afternoon Swim is widely regarded as one of the best fresh summer fragrances with beautiful citrus notes and refined character that earns genuine compliments.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bel Sole or Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

Afternoon Swim: Poor longevity and projection, typically 2-6 hours requiring reapplication Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Bel Sole vs Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

Bel Sole scores highest for summer wear; Afternoon Swim scores highest for summer wear. Bel Sole leans daytime, Afternoon Swim leans daytime.

Bel Sole vs Afternoon Swim

Comparison Summary

Unique to Bel Sole (10)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Bel Sole	Afternoon Swim
Brand	Perris Portofino	Louis Vuitton
Year	2024	2019
Rating	3.47	4.42
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	0