Calvin Klein · 2012
Encounter
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Mixed
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Encounter by Calvin Klein is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Encounter was launched in 2012. Encounter was created by Honorine Blanc and Pierre Negrin. Top notes are Rum, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Cognac, Pepper, Patchouli and Jasmine; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Musk. Calvin Klein launches a new fragrance in September 2012 - mysterious, seductive and masculine Encounter. The composition is developed by Firmenich perfumers Honorine Blanc and Pierre Negrin. It opens with aromas of mandarin, cardamom and rum. Pepper, Egyptian jasmine, patchouli and cognac from the perfume’s core, settled on woody nuances of oud, Atlas cedar and musk. Actor Alexander Skarsgard, known for his role of the vampire Eric from the TV series "True Blood", was chosen to be the face of the campaign. His partner is model Lara Stone. The advertising displays a short story open to interpretation about tension and desire between a man and a woman. Available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette with an accompanying collection for face and body care.
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Calvin Klein is a US designer house whose fragrance line built the modern unisex category with CK One (1994) and remains a fixture in the mainstream-designer space through the Eternity and Obsession pillars. Scendira lists 63 live Calvin Klein perfumes, avg 3., priced $11.75-$155 (avg $71.52). The catalogue is feminine-leaning (24 feminine, 20 masculine, 14 unisex, 5 unspecified). Top families are Fresh (26), Gourmand (13), Floral (7) and unspecified (5), with accord signature Sweet, Fresh, Woody, Synthetic, Fruity. Standout live picks include Eternity for Men Suede Essence (fresh bergamot and lavender, soft suede), Eternity Aromatic Essence for Men (fresh citrus cream with peppery cardamom), CK One We Are One Magnets (cool citrus tea with fresh floral lift), CK One Essence (cool tea and citrus over soft sandalwood), and CK One Shock For Him (spicy lavender, sweet citrus, tobacco-soft musk).
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