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Encounter Eau de Parfum bottle Encounter EDT
EDT Concentration Extrait
M Gender U
2012 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Into The Oud Extrait bottle Into The Oud Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Encounter EDT
This one is a real head-scratcher. It's a gorgeous spicy boozy gem a lot of us love, but its abysmal performance is seriously frustrating. You'll need to overspray like crazy or accept it as a strictly intimate scent. Don't fall for the marketing hype, though; it won't get you laid.
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Our Verdict - Into The Oud Extrait
This is a bold, divisive take on oud. If you're not usually an oud fan but want an easy entry point, this, ironically, might be your ticket in. But beware, some find the oud too animalic or overwhelmingly masculine.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Encounter EDT
Into The Oud Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Rum 33% vs 43%
Only in Into The Oud
Orange 28% Pepper 28%

Accords

Encounter Into The Oud
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
56%
Oud
97%
44%
Sweet
96%
93%
Woody
54%
57%
Rum
79%
54%
Fresh Spicy
78%
51%
Citrus
58%
Amber
58%
Metallic
57%
Green
55%
50%
Aromatic
47%
Musky
47%
Patchouli
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Oud shared
56%
97%
Sweet shared
44%
96%
Woody shared
93%
54%
Rum shared
57%
79%
Fresh Spicy shared
54%
78%
Citrus shared
51%
58%
58%
57%
55%
50%
47%
47%

Performance

Encounter Into The Oud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Encounter

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its soft projection and intimate nature make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual evenings. Its boozy, warm spicy nature and poor longevity mean it's not ideal for the office or formal events, and it's definitely not a sport scent.

Into The Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'extrait' concentration, strong warm spicy and oud accords, and reviewer comments about its intensity, this isn't a casual office scent. It's best suited for dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather, where its depth can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
59%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, rum

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Encounter EDT
Into The Oud Extrait
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