Question 1

What's the difference between Morado and Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

Morado is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Saponificio Varesino (undated) 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 5 accords: Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Morado or Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Morado scores 4.60/5 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 Morado 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, Morado 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 Morado vs Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

Morado scores highest for spring wear; Afternoon Swim scores highest for summer wear. Morado leans daytime, Afternoon Swim leans daytime.

Morado vs Afternoon Swim

Comparison Summary

Unique to Morado (10)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Morado	Afternoon Swim
Brand	Saponificio Varesino	Louis Vuitton
Year	—	2019
Rating	4.60	4.42
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	10	0