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    Rencontre vs. Cherry Punk

    Distant relatives
    New comparison

    Cherry Punk rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Rencontre vs. Cherry Punk
    RencontreCherry Punk
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched19742020
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Jérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Rencontre

    Floral
    Fresh
    Aldehydic
    Rose
    Green
    Fresh Spicy

    Cherry Punk

    Cherry
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Animalic
    Vanilla
    Metallic
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesCitruses
    CherrySaffronSichuan Pepper
    Heart
    HyacinthPeonyCyclamenYlang-Ylang
    Violet leafMimosaVioletJasmine
    Base
    OakmossCedarwoodTonka BeanMusk
    Black leatherLeatherPatchouliTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Rencontre vs. Cherry Punk
    RencontreCherry Punk
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is aldehydic floral done the Japanese way, which means restraint over excess. If you want loud, look elsewhere. But if you want something that whispers and lingers, this is worth your attention.Rencontre
    This one divides opinion. The cherry-leather contrast is not subtle and the Sichuan pepper can sting. Wear it if you want to be noticed, not if you need approval. Worth sampling before committing.Cherry Punk