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Calvin Klein Encounter vs Guerlain Songe d'un Bois d'Ete
Songe d'un Bois d'Ete for the community favourite, Encounter for the value.
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Notes
Top
RumCardamomMandarin Orange
Heart
CognacPepperPatchouliJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CedarMusk
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Woody
93%
Rum
57%
Oud
56%
Fresh spicy
54%
Citrus
51%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
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.
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Notes
———Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Oud
66%
Woody
63%
Amber
62%
Fresh spicy
61%
Aromatic
61%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Songe d'un Bois d'Ete by Guerlain is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Songe d'un Bois d'Ete was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Thierry Wasser. A dry, spicy, subdued and smoky effect with authentic nuances; the woodiness is based on cedar, the jasmine heart gives an individual touch. Saffron and cardamom provide the spiciness, laurel a dry aromatic touch. Oud, myrrh, patchouli and leathery notes complete the base notes of this intriguing composition.
Notes in Common
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No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Encounter
RumCardamomMandarin OrangeCognacPepperPatchouliJasmineAgarwood (Oud)CedarMusk
Only in Songe d'un Bois d'Ete
Rating
3.57vs4.24
Ratings
1,060vs885
Concentration
EDTvsEDP
Launch Year
2012vs2012
Which should I buy?
Songe d'un Bois d'Ete for the community favourite, Encounter for the value.
- Songe d'un Bois d'Ete is rated higher by the community: 4.24 from 885 ratings, against 3.57 from 1,060.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Encounter and "eternal" for Songe d'un Bois d'Ete.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Encounter versus "strong" for Songe d'un Bois d'Ete.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Guerlain is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Calvin Klein is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Songe d'un Bois d'Ete if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Encounter if value for money matters most.