Fragrance comparison

Encounter vs Amanoamano

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,060 ratings analysed

Encounter

Calvin Klein

3.561,042 votes

Rank #31,237 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Amanoamano

Maison Gabriella Chieffo

4.0018 votes

Rank #37,442 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amanoamano takes 3 of 5 categories.

Encounter
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Amanoamano
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Encounter2/5

Amanoamano3/5

Ratings & consensus: Amanoamano
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amanoamano
Sillage & projection: Amanoamano
Value for money: Encounter
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Encounter

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EncounterCalvin Klein

AmanoamanoMaison Gabriella Chieffo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 1,042 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 21%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

Category winnerAmanoamanoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

1,042 votes

39%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAmanoamano

SillageAmanoamano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value33

Category winnerEncounterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rum84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

beeswax61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

RumCardamomMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

CognacPepperPatchouliJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

Agarwood (Oud)CedarMusk

Top

CardamomCinnamonBergamot

Heart

BeeswaxMintGeranium

Base

IncensePepperRumPatchouliBirchAgarwood (Oud)Leather

InformationalShared notesRum, Cardamom, Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Encounter, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer24

Fall100

Winter84

Day62

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter92

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women1

Men36

Unisex57

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,237

PerfumerHonorine Blanc, Pierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,442

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEncounterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin Klein Encounter is an oriental woody eau de toilette that focuses on dark spirits, gentle spices, and smooth timber. The opening pairs a splash of sweet rum with crushed cardamom and a bright touch of mandarin orange. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals warm cognac accented by black pepper, ear…

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Amanoamano by Maison Gabriella Chieffo is a unisex release built on heavy spice and smoky undertones. It centers around a warm cardamom opening that leads into a dense beeswax and mint heart, before settling into a dry incense, oud, and leather base. It suits collectors looking for a sweet yet smoky autumn profile.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Encounter or Amanoamano?

Amanoamano takes 3 of 5 categories. Encounter is rated 3.56/5 from 1,042 votes; Amanoamano is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes. Choose Encounter for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Amanoamano for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Encounter or Amanoamano?

Amanoamano lasts longest (Amanoamano 76/100, Encounter 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encounter or Amanoamano?

Amanoamano projects furthest (Amanoamano 60/100, Encounter 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encounter and Amanoamano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rum, Cardamom, Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Encounter or Amanoamano better for summer or winter?

Encounter suits evening wear; Amanoamano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encounter and Amanoamano?

Encounter has top notes of Rum, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cognac, Pepper, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Musk. Amanoamano has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Beeswax, Mint and Geranium, a base of Incense, Pepper, Rum and Patchouli.