Fragrance comparison

Encounter vs Lahadhaat

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,057 ratings analysed

Encounter

Calvin Klein

3.561,042 votes

Rank #31,237 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lahadhaat

Ajmal

4.0015 votes

Rank #52,682 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lahadhaat takes 4 of 5 categories.

Encounter
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lahadhaat
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Encounter1/5

Lahadhaat4/5

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

LahadhaatAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 1,042 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 21%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 13%Had 23%Want 64%

Category winnerLahadhaatRating 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

13%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLahadhaat

SillageLahadhaat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLahadhaatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rum84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy 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

Green NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumRoseCardamomPepperVanilla

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women1

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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#52,682

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…

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Lahadhaat by Ajmal is a fresh spicy, amber-leaning floral woods scent that opens green and citrusy, then turns rosy and aromatic with cardamom, pepper and a touch of vanilla. In the dry-down, sandalwood, oud, labdanum and musk give it a warmer, more resinous feel. It can suit anyone who likes a confident rose and spi…

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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 Lahadhaat?

Lahadhaat takes 4 of 5 categories. Encounter is rated 3.56/5 from 1,042 votes; Lahadhaat is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Encounter for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lahadhaat for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Encounter or Lahadhaat?

Lahadhaat lasts longest (Lahadhaat 69/100, Encounter 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encounter or Lahadhaat?

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

Do Encounter and Lahadhaat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Encounter or Lahadhaat better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Encounter and Lahadhaat?

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. Lahadhaat has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) and Labdanum.