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Eau de toilette

Calvin Klein Encounter

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Fragrance information:

Calvin Klein Encounter: A Meeting with Modern Elegance

In 2012, the world of perfumery welcomed Calvin Klein Encounter, a men's fragrance that quickly won hearts with its boldness and sophistication.

Released as part of the Encounter collection, this release reflects the brand's DNA: Calvin Klein, founded in 1968, has always been associated with modern American elegance and innovation, and Encounter is a fine continuation of this tradition.

Pyramid and Unveiling: A Journey from Spices to Woods

The Calvin Klein Encounter fragrance offers an exciting olfactory journey, belonging to the Oriental and Woody families.

It starts with bright and spicy chords, gradually unfolding into a warm heart and ending with a deep, long-lasting base, creating a multifaceted experience for the wearer.

For more details on the notes and their interaction, read the composition description below.

Positioning and Wearability: A Fragrance for Confident Men

As a men's fragrance in eau de toilette concentration, Encounter has a moderate sillage, making it a versatile choice for various occasions.

It is perfect for cool autumn and winter days, as well as for evening outings, adding charisma and style to the image without being too intrusive.

Authors and Influence: The Masters Behind the Fragrance

The creation of Encounter is the result of collaboration by talented perfumers Honorine Blanc and Pierre Negrin.

Their expertise allowed the combination of diverse notes into a harmonious and modern composition, strengthening Calvin Klein's position in the world of men's perfumery.

If you appreciated Encounter, you might also like other fragrances: Dior Miss Dior (2012), Salvatore Ferragamo F for Fascinating, and Lacoste Style in Play.

For more detailed information about the perfume, you can refer to resources dedicated to fragrances.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Calvin Klein Encounter starts with an energetic opening: cardamom, mandarin, and rum create a spicy-citrus chord that invigorates and attracts attention.

In the heart of the fragrance, black pepper, cognac, jasmine, and patchouli unfold, adding depth and warmth with hints of flowers and spices.

The base is composed of cedar, oud, and musk, providing a long-lasting woody-musk finish that leaves a trail of confidence and luxury.

This composition belongs to the groups citrus, drinks, musk, spicy, and woody, reflecting the diversity of notes in the fragrance.

Perfumers

Gender Male
Brand Calvin Klein
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country United States
Website http://www.calvinkleininc.com
Year of production 2012
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Coty Inc.

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Cardamom
Cardamom
Note photo Mandarin
Mandarin
Note photo Rum
Rum
Note photo Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Note photo Cognac
Cognac
Note photo Jasmine
Jasmine
Note photo Cedar
Cedar
Note photo Oud
Oud
Note photo musk
musk

Top notes

Cardamom Mandarin Rum

Heart notes

Black Pepper Cognac Jasmine Patchouli

Base notes

Cedar Oud musk

Families

Family East East
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

based on 7 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
71%
Unisex
14%
Female
14%
What kind of event
Date
17%
Wedding
17%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
17%
For every day
17%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
17%
Office
17%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
0%
Spring
Spring
0%
Summer
Summer
33%
Autumn
Autumn
67%
For what style / mood
Casual
25%
Gala
25%
Classic
25%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
25%
For what age
under 18
27%
18-25 years old
13%
26-35 years old
7%
36-45 years
33%
46+ years old
20%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
33%
1-2 atomisations
33%
2-3 atomisations
33%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
20%
On the wrist
20%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
20%
Behind the ears
20%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
20%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
33%
1-2 atomisations
33%
2-3 atomisations
33%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
25%
Exoticism
0%
Luxury
25%
Euphoria
0%
Passion
25%
Joy
0%
Calm
0%
Excitement
25%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
4
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When it first appeared, you could say it was a real shock. In the world of perfumery, of course, there were already leather and alcoholic scents in the premium segment, but in our city, it became the first in the affordable category amidst all those fresh and fougère fragrances. And now, to be honest, it still smells quite good and relevant, especially if you remember how much they ask for it in online stores
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The scent is truly powerful and vibrant. It attracts attention, but if you overdo it, it can become too intrusive. Beautifully sounding, but you need to be careful not to spoil the impression for others and yourself 🌟
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At first, I was thrilled with this scent. A cognac-leather trail, status, and style. But then it somehow got a bit tiresome. I ordered a set - a hundred ml EDT and deodorant, wore it almost every day. And now it feels quiet on me. I don't know, maybe I'm just tired of it. But I'm not going to throw it away, let it sit for a while, I'll come back to it later. The scent isn't too long-lasting, but there's something to it. hot, as if. Rum and mandarin quickly disappear, and spicy pepper and patchouli begin to emerge on the skin. They are still bright, with an alcoholic note. Then woody notes appear, agarwood and musk. Pleasant, but somehow too soft and unobtrusive. I don't smell cedar at all, no coniferous shades either. The wood remains on a spicy and sweetish leather base with mandarin peel. Quiet, cozy, but somehow too calm. And after a few hours, a soapy undertone appears, as if I just stepped out of the shower after using an expensive shampoo. I don't know, I don't really like that 😒
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I've been using this perfume for about two months now, and it's truly unusual. The scent evokes different emotions, not everyone might like it. Strict and mature, with a masculine character. I think it would be great for men over 35. I like it, but I can't say I'm completely thrilled. But my wife, on the other hand, is absolutely delighted with it! ))
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