Fragrance comparison

Encounter Fresh vs Mojito Chypre

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 532 ratings analysed

5 wins

Encounter Fresh

Calvin Klein

3.67221 votes

Rank #32,777 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Mojito Chypre

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.57311 votes

Rank #33,072 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Encounter Fresh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Encounter Fresh
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mojito Chypre
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Encounter Fresh5/7

Mojito Chypre2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Encounter FreshCalvin Klein

Mojito ChyprePierre Guillaume Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 25%

3.57/ 5 · 311 votes

Have 28%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerEncounter FreshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

27%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

25%Dislike

3%Hate

311 votes

Category winnerEncounter FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityMojito Chypre

SillageMojito Chypre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value42

Category winnerEncounter FreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

rum69%

fresh spicy61%

green100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MojitoBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

RumCardamomLavender

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanum

Top

StrawberryMintLimeAldehydes

Heart

MojitoRum

Base

MossPatchouliVetiverVanillaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMojito, Rum, Patchouli and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Encounter Fresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer100

Fall29

Winter19

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEncounter FreshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men13

Unisex65

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,072

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEncounter FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Encounter Fresh by Calvin Klein offers an easygoing, aromatic take on warm-weather grooming. It opens with an uplifting splash of bergamot paired with a crisp mojito accord, delivering an instant citrus and green freshness. As the initial brightness settles, the scent reveals a smooth heart of rum, spicy cardamom, and…

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Mojito Chypre by Pierre Guillaume Paris blends the sweetness of fresh strawberries and zesty lime with the earthy depth of a traditional forest floor. It is a playful fragrance made for casual summer days, outdoor rooftop bars, and warm weekend festivals where you want a scent that stands out from the typical citrus c…

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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 Fresh or Mojito Chypre?

Encounter Fresh takes 5 of 7 categories. Encounter Fresh is rated 3.67/5 from 221 votes; Mojito Chypre is rated 3.57/5 from 311 votes. Choose Encounter Fresh for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mojito Chypre for a green and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Encounter Fresh or Mojito Chypre?

Mojito Chypre lasts longest (Mojito Chypre 67/100, Encounter Fresh 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Encounter Fresh or Mojito Chypre?

Mojito Chypre projects furthest (Mojito Chypre 62/100, Encounter Fresh 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Encounter Fresh and Mojito Chypre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mojito, Rum, Patchouli and Labdanum.

Is Encounter Fresh or Mojito Chypre better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Encounter Fresh and Mojito Chypre?

Encounter Fresh has top notes of Mojito and Bergamot, heart notes of Rum, Cardamom and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Labdanum. Mojito Chypre has top notes of Strawberry, Mint, Lime and Aldehydes, heart notes of Mojito and Rum, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Vanilla.