Fragrance comparison

Encounter vs Orlo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,155 ratings analysed

Encounter

Calvin Klein

3.561,042 votes

Rank #31,237 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Orlo

Mendittorosa

3.92113 votes

Rank #15,312 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orlo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Encounter
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Orlo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Encounter2/7

Orlo5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EncounterCalvin Klein

OrloMendittorosa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 1,042 votes

Have 49%Had 31%Want 21%

3.92/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerOrloRating 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

44%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerOrloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOrlo

SillageOrlo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value44

Category winnerEncounterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rum84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

green77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh 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

BasilBitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CuminNerolielemiYlang-YlangPetitgrainCardamomPink PepperLavender

Base

LeatherPapyrusHayRumAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

InformationalShared notesRum, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEncounterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women1

Men7

Unisex70

Women23

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#15,312

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOrloHigher 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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Orlo by Mendittorosa opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and crushed basil leaves that feels immediately herbal and crisp. As the top notes quiet down, warm cumin and pink pepper inject a subtle spice that cuts straight through the citrus brightness. The heart blooms into a drier floral texture with n…

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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 Orlo?

Orlo takes 5 of 7 categories. Encounter is rated 3.56/5 from 1,042 votes; Orlo is rated 3.92/5 from 113 votes. Choose Encounter for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Orlo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Encounter or Orlo?

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

Which projects more, Encounter or Orlo?

Orlo projects furthest (Orlo 61/100, Encounter 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encounter and Orlo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rum, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Encounter or Orlo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Orlo is the stronger pick. For winter, Encounter is the stronger pick. Encounter suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Encounter and Orlo?

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. Orlo has top notes of Basil, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cumin, Neroli, elemi and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Leather, Papyrus, Hay and Rum.