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    Encounters vs. L'Insomnuit

    Encounters by Francesca Bianchi bottle

    Encounters

    Francesca Bianchi
    Eau de Parfum2023
    Very similar
    New comparison

    L'Insomnuit rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Encounters vs. L'Insomnuit
    EncountersL'Insomnuit
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20232016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerFrancesca Bianchi—
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotOrangeBlackcurrantCorianderLavender
    PlumBergamotBalsam Fir
    Heart
    Orris RootRoseAngelicaCinnamon
    IrisOrris Root
    Base
    OudCedarwoodSandalwoodBenzoinPeru BalsamAmbergrisCastoreum
    SandalwoodTonka bean absoluteCedarCypriolAgarwood (oud)

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Encounters vs. L'Insomnuit
    EncountersL'Insomnuit
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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