Encounter Eau de Parfum vs Into The Oud Extrait

Encounter

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Encounter Eau de Parfum

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.

Statement

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

Citrus	12%	11%
Floral	8%	2%
Fruity	8%	12%
Green	3%	0%
Sweet	32%	37%
Warm	37%	39%
Woody	11%	3%
Earthy	12%	10%
Animalic	1%	6%
Fresh	8%	5%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Encounter EdP

Into The Oud Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes

Rum 37% vs 43%

Only in Encounter Eau de Parfum

Cardamom 37% Mandarin 26%

Only in Into The Oud Extrait

Pepper 28% Orange 28%

Only in Encounter Eau de Parfum

Cognac 37% Pepper 23% Patchouli 21% Jasmine 19%

Only in Into The Oud Extrait

Saffron 37% Toffee 36% Davana 27%

Accords

Encounter Eau de Parfum Into The Oud Extrait

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%

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%

Amber

58%

Metallic

57%

Green

55%

Aromatic

50%

Musky

47%

Patchouli

47%

Performance

Encounter Eau de Parfum Into The Oud Extrait

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Encounter Eau de Parfum

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 Extrait

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.