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Calvin KleinDiscontinued

Encounter for Men (EDT)

2012

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Versions Timeline

2012

Encounter for Men (Original Release)

Price Range
$45 – $75

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Honorine BlancPierre Negrin

"Encounter for Men is a warm amber-woody fragrance launched by Calvin Klein in 2012. Its character is built around a boozy opening of rum, cardamom, and mandarin orange. The heart deepens with cognac, pepper, patchouli, and jasmine, creating a spicy and slightly floral transition. Agarwood, cedar, and musk form a dry, dark, woody base. The overall effect is masculine, inviting, and more evening-oriented than Calvin Klein's cleaner fresh fragrances. It is especially suited to cool-weather wear and informal nighttime occasions."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Warm
Alluring
Mysterious
Confident
Sophisticated

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Night Out
Casual

Fun Facts

The fragrance was created by Honorine Blanc and Pierre Negrin.

At launch, the 100 ml size was priced at approximately $72, while the 50 ml size was approximately $58.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
SweetSpicyFruityWoodyFloralOrientalLeathery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

rum
cardamom
mandarin orange
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

cognac
pepper
patchouli
jasmine
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

agarwood
cedar
musk

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Encounter for Men is generally described as a pleasant, warm, spicy, and woody fragrance with a boozy rum and cognac opening followed by a dry agarwood, cedar, and musk base. It is commonly viewed as an autumn and winter scent with good value when available at a low price.”

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