Fragrance comparison

Encounter vs Envy for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,849 ratings analysed

Encounter

Calvin Klein

3.561,042 votes

Rank #31,237 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Envy for Men

Gucci

4.452,807 votes

Rank #607 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Envy for Men takes 7 of 8 categories.

Encounter
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Envy for Men
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Encounter1/8

Envy for Men7/8

Ratings & consensus: Envy for Men
Community sentiment: Envy for Men
Longevity: Envy for Men
Sillage & projection: Envy for Men
Value for money: Encounter
Versatility: Envy for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Envy for Men
Fragranxe ranking: Envy for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncounterCalvin Klein

Envy for MenGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 1,042 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 21%

4.45/ 5 · 2,807 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 32%

Category winnerEnvy for MenRating 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

60%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

2,807 votes

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityEnvy for Men

SillageEnvy for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value43

Category winnerEncounterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rum84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match48%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GingerLavenderCardamomPepperMahoganyCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodCedarCarnationJasmineRose

Base5 to 8 hours

IncenseTobaccoVanillaAmberVetiverPatchouliLeatherMusk

Category winnerEnvy for MenLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer24

Fall100

Winter84

Day62

Night100

Spring62

Summer26

Fall100

Winter90

Day70

Night100

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women1

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

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#607

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerEnvy for MenHigher 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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Envy for Men by Gucci is a warm spicy and woody fragrance defined by sharp spices, creamy woods, and resinous smoke. The opening delivers a vibrant kick of fresh ginger, cardamom, and cracked pepper balanced by bright mandarin orange and herbal lavender. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of rich sandalwood and…

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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 Envy for Men?

Envy for Men takes 7 of 8 categories. Encounter is rated 3.56/5 from 1,042 votes; Envy for Men is rated 4.45/5 from 2,807 votes. Choose Encounter for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Envy for Men for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Encounter or Envy for Men?

Envy for Men lasts longest (Envy for Men 74/100, Encounter 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encounter or Envy for Men?

Envy for Men projects furthest (Envy for Men 65/100, Encounter 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encounter and Envy for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Encounter or Envy for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Envy for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Envy for Men is the stronger pick. Encounter suits evening wear; Envy for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encounter and Envy for Men?

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. Envy for Men has top notes of Ginger, Lavender, Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedar, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Tobacco, Vanilla and Amber.