Question 1

What's the difference between MS Black and Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

MS Black is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Parfums Marco Serussi (2019) dominated by Woody accords. Afternoon Swim is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Louis Vuitton (2019) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 4 accords: Aromatic, Amber, Citrus, Fruity.

Question 2

Which is better, MS Black or Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, MS Black scores 4.50/5 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 MS Black 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, MS Black 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 MS Black vs Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

MS Black scores highest for all seasons wear; Afternoon Swim scores highest for summer wear. MS Black leans daytime, Afternoon Swim leans daytime.

MS Black vs Afternoon Swim

Comparison Summary

Unique to MS Black (17)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	MS Black	Afternoon Swim
Brand	Parfums Marco Serussi	Louis Vuitton
Year	2019	2019
Rating	4.50	4.42
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	17	0