Encounter
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette2012
Side by side
Encounter vs. S. Excès Femme
S. Excès Femme rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Encounter | S. Excès Femme | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Perfumer | Honorine Blanc | Alexandra Carlin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Encounter
Warm Spicy
Woody
Oud
Rum
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Patchouli
Sweet
S. Excès Femme
Oud
Iris
Powdery
Earthy
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
RumCardamomMandarin Orange
—Base—
OudIris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Encounter | S. Excès Femme | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Encounter doesn't try to be everything. It's warm, it's woody, it's got enough rum to be interesting without turning into a cocktail. The oud shows up late and stays quiet.Encounter
Oud that learned some manners. Iris that didn't. That's the whole story, two notes, one contradiction, and it works because neither side gives up. Powdery violet softness against resinous wood depth.S. Excès Femme