Secret Encounter
The Gate Fragrances ParisEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Secret Encounter vs. Reflection Man
Reflection Man rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Secret Encounter | Reflection Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Lucas Sieuzac |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Secret Encounter
Leather
Aromatic
Soft Spicy
Animalic
Herbal
Vanilla
Green
Sweet
Reflection Man
Woody
White Floral
Aromatic
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Iris
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
DavanaGingerPink Pepper
PetitgrainBitter Orange LeafRed PepperPink PepperRosemary
Heart
LeatherSageJasmineTonka Bean
NeroliJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang
Base
CedarwoodAmberPatchouliVanilla
SandalwoodVirginia CedarHaitian VetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Secret Encounter | Reflection Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is leather for people who think they don't like leather. The buttery suede heart wins, not the bite. Sweet enough to flirt, dry enough to mean it. A workday scent with an evening afterglow.Secret Encounter
Reflection Man is not trying to shout over anyone in the room. It is a quiet confidence wrapped in aromatic herbs, soft florals, and creamy woods. The pepper note keeps things interesting without.Reflection Man
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Secret Encounter | Reflection Man | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $140.69fragrancenet | — |
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