Question 1

What's the difference between Afternoon Swim and Imagination?

Accepted Answer

Afternoon Swim is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Louis Vuitton (2019) dominated by Citrus accords. Imagination is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Louis Vuitton (2021) leaning on Citrus accords. They share 4 accords: Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Amber, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Afternoon Swim or Imagination?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Afternoon Swim scores 4.42/5 vs Imagination at 4.56/5. On r/fragrance, Afternoon Swim sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while Imagination is 5.8/10 (mixed). Afternoon Swim's standout strength: Excellent bright citrus top notes, particularly the mandarin and orange. Imagination's standout strength: Pleasant, inoffensive clean fragrance with elegant soapy-powdery profile. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Afternoon Swim and Imagination 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. Imagination: Imagination is a genuinely pleasant, clean fragrance that executes its soapy-powdery profile well, but the community consensus is that it's significantly overhyped and overpriced.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Afternoon Swim or Imagination?

Accepted Answer

Afternoon Swim: Poor longevity and projection, typically 2-6 hours requiring reapplication Imagination: Poor longevity on some wearers despite lasting well for others Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Afternoon Swim vs Imagination?

Accepted Answer

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

Afternoon Swim vs Imagination

Rezumatul comparației

Unice pentru Imagination (10)

Acorduri comune (4)

Întrebări frecvente

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Afternoon Swim

Pozitiv

Negativ

Pulsul sentimentului comunității — Imagination

Pozitiv

Negativ

Atribut	Afternoon Swim	Imagination
Brand	Louis Vuitton	Louis Vuitton
An	2019	2021
Evaluare	4.42	4.56
Concentrație	—	—
Gen	feminine	masculine
Total note	0	10