Fragrance comparison

Encounter vs Encore

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,043 ratings analysed

Encounter

Calvin Klein

3.561,042 votes

Rank #31,237 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Encore

Alta Moda

5.001 votes

Rank #51,241 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Encore takes 2 of 3 categories.

Encounter
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Encore
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Encounter1/3

Encore2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Encore
Sillage & projection: Encore
Value for money: Not scored
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

EncoreAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 1,042 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 21%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEncore

SillageEncore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rum84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

patchouli80%

citrus70%

white floral60%

aromatic50%

Scent match65%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and citrus

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

CardamomMandarin OrangeRum

Heart

PatchouliEgyptian JasminePepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRum, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pepper. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women1

Not enough votes yet

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#51,241

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Encore by Alta Moda is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for men. Encore was launched in 2013. Top notes are Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Rum; middle notes are Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Pepper; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and White Musk.

Reviews →

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 Encore?

Encore takes 2 of 3 categories. Encounter is rated 3.56/5 from 1,042 votes; Encore is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Encounter for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Encore for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Encounter or Encore?

Encore lasts longest (Encore 60/100, Encounter 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encounter or Encore?

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

Do Encounter and Encore smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rum, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pepper.

Is Encounter or Encore better for summer or winter?

Encounter suits evening wear; Encore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encounter and Encore?

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. Encore has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Rum, heart notes of Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Pepper, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and White Musk.