Encounters
Francesca BianchiEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Encounters vs. L'Insomnuit
Is Encounters better than L'Insomnuit?
L'Insomnuit rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotOrris RootSandalwood
amberwoodyaromaticwarm spicypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Encounters and L'Insomnuit?
| Encounters | L'Insomnuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2023 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francesca Bianchi | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Encounters and L'Insomnuit smell?
Encounters
Amber
Woody
Citrus
Balsamic
Aromatic
Oud
Warm Spicy
Powdery
L'Insomnuit
Woody
Iris
Powdery
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Violet
Earthy
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encounters and L'Insomnuit share?
Top
BergamotOrangeBlackcurrantCorianderLavender
PlumBergamotBalsam Fir
Heart
Orris RootRoseAngelicaCinnamon
IrisOrris Root
Base
OudCedarwoodSandalwoodBenzoinPeru BalsamAmbergrisCastoreum
SandalwoodTonka bean absoluteCedarCypriolAgarwood (oud)
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarwoodSandalwood
SandalwoodCedarAgarwood (oud)
Citric Notes
BergamotOrange
Bergamot
Floral Notes
RoseLavender
Iris
Balsamic Notes
Peru Balsam
Balsam Fir
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Plum
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Tonka bean absolute
Powdery Notes
Orris Root
Orris Root
Where they fit
When and where do Encounters and L'Insomnuit work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encounters or L'Insomnuit?
| Encounters | L'Insomnuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Encounters and L'Insomnuit?
This is Francesca Bianchi doing what she does best, colliding cultures into something beautiful and slightly unsettling. The castoreum and oud are not subtle.Encounters
L'Insomnuit stands out in the Piguet lineup for its nocturnal character. The plum note is genuine, not candy-like, and the fir adds an unexpected coolness that keeps things interesting.L'Insomnuit
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