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Encounter by Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein· 2012· After Shave

Encounter

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

Cardamom Rum Mandarin orange

Heart notes

Cognac Jasmine Patchouli Pepper

Base notes

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

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91%

Spring

77%

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67%

Fall

100%

Day

91%

Night

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Where

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85%

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Date

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Club

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Formal

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53%