Encounter
Calvin KleinEau de Toilette2012
Side by side
Encounter vs. Innovation
Innovation rates higher with the community, while Encounter wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Encounter | Innovation | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 2013 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Honorine Blanc | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Encounter
Warm Spicy
Woody
Oud
Rum
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Patchouli
Sweet
Innovation
Fresh
Fruity
Citrus
Vanilla
Sweet
Woody
Floral
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
RumCardamomMandarin Orange
NeroliBergamot
Heart—
PlumFennelLavenderPeonyCoffee
Base—
VanillaSandalwoodOudTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Encounter | Innovation | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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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
Peony in a men's fragrance is a gamble. Here it works, softening the fennel, tempering the coffee, giving the whole thing a warmth that doesn't apologize for itself. Bold, but not aggressive.Innovation