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Gone Swimming bottle

The Dua Brand

Gone Swimming

Orange, mandarin and bergamot give the opening an Afternoon Swim feel. The comparison remains centred on citrus as it softens, without a well-established difference in the later scent.

  • Cruelty-free
  • Vegan

Fragrances compared with Gone Swimming

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Louis Vuitton Afternoon Swim bottle

Louis Vuitton

Afternoon Swim

Eau de Parfum

Gone Swimming closely recalls Afternoon Swim’s orange, mandarin and bergamot. It can feel stronger or more linear at first, while the original is often described as softer and zestier. Some wearers report longer wear from Gone Swimming, though that advantage varies.

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How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Afternoon Swim compared with Gone Swimming
AccordOriginalAfternoon SwimAlternativeGone Swimming
Citrus
Fresh
Fruity
Sweet
Performance
Expected performance: Afternoon Swim compared with Gone Swimming
MeasureOriginalAfternoon SwimAlternativeGone Swimming
ProjectionModerateModerate
LongevityModerate4–6 hrsLong-lasting6–9 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Afternoon Swim

Broad wear categories reviewed against community longevity and scent-trail reports for this exact version; skin, application and formulation affect results.

Profile reviewed

Gone Swimming

Wear assessment: Direct comparisons support a close match. Skin accounts include eight to ten hours, with four-to-five and shorter reports on the brand page. Revised hour category remains approximate. Categories are approximate and may vary by wearer, application and version.

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