Question 1

What's the difference between Bittersweet Oud and Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

Bittersweet Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Loewe (2025) dominated by Earthy 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, Bittersweet Oud or Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Bittersweet Oud scores 3.71/5 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 Bittersweet Oud and Afternoon Swim smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Afternoon Swim: Afternoon Swim gilt weithin als eines der besten frischen Sommerparfüms mit wunderschönen Zitrusnoten und raffiniertem Charakter, das echte Komplimente verdient.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Bittersweet Oud 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 Bittersweet Oud vs Afternoon Swim?

Accepted Answer

Bittersweet Oud scores highest for winter wear; Afternoon Swim scores highest for summer wear. Bittersweet Oud leans evening, Afternoon Swim leans daytime.

Bittersweet Oud vs Afternoon Swim

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Eigenschaft	Bittersweet Oud	Afternoon Swim
Marke	Loewe	Louis Vuitton
Jahr	2025	2019
Bewertung	3.71	4.42
Konzentration	—	—
Geschlecht	feminine	feminine
Gesamtnoten	0	0