Encounter
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Confront For Men
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Encounter. It leans on Rum, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 13% |
| Floral | 8% | 9% |
| Fruity | 8% | 8% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 32% | 30% |
| Warm | 37% | 36% |
| Woody | 11% | 11% |
| Earthy | 12% | 13% |
| Animalic | 1% | 1% |
| Fresh | 8% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Rum accords and Rum, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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