18 community ratings

Encounter Fresh

Name: Encounter Fresh
Brand: Calvin Klein

Perfumer: Pierre Negrin

2013MenModern

5.5/ 10

Community score
18 ratings

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Calvin Klein Encounter Fresh is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance, with sweet, spicy and woody touches softening its bright character.

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Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 23 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

4.5 /10

A short but sweet date; a travel size in your bag is a good idea.

Sillage

4.1 /10

Whispers to close friends, never shouts at a crowd.

Bottle

6.0 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 39% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Mojito

Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rum Lavender Cardamom

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Patchouli

Cistus leaf

Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does Encounter Fresh smell like?

It opens with mojito and bergamot, a crisp, lightly sweet start. The heart brings rum, lavender and cardamom, adding spice and sweetness. In the base, patchouli, cistus leaf and sandalwood settle it onto a woody footing.

Longevity and sillage are rated weak, though few people have voted. It is positioned as a men's scent and has been discontinued. Its profile is close to Perry Ellis pour Homme and Initio Wild Rush.