Question 1

What's the difference between Verdigris and Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

Verdigris is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Kinetic Perfumes (2022) 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 3 accords: Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Verdigris or Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Verdigris scores 4.19/5 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 Verdigris 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, Verdigris 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 Verdigris vs Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

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

Verdigris vs Afternoon Swim

Comparison Summary

Unique to Verdigris (17)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	Verdigris	Afternoon Swim
Brand	Kinetic Perfumes	Louis Vuitton
Year	2022	2019
Rating	4.19	4.42
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	17	0