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Encounter by Calvin Klein — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Calvin Klein· 2012· After Shave

Encounter

Name: Encounter by Calvin Klein
Brand: Calvin Klein
Rating: 7.1 (1008 reviews)

7.11KTypically ~$36

Cardamom and rum up top, drying down to musk and oud. Best in fall, made for dates.

SyntheticSpicyWoodyFreshSweet

Perfumer: Honorine Blanc, Pierre Negrin

Scent profile

Top notes

CardamomRumMandarin orange

Heart notes

CognacJasminePatchouliPepper

Base notes

MuskOudCedarwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallNightDate nights

When

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91%

Spring

77%

Summer

67%

Fall

100%

Day

91%

Night

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Where

Office

85%

Casual

97%

Date

100%

Club

78%

Formal

85%

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