Calvin Klein Encounter vs Jul et Mad Paris Garuda

Calvin Klein Encounter and Jul et Mad Paris Garuda compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

EncounterCalvin Klein20123.6★

82% alikevs

GarudaJul et Mad Paris20154.1★

The difference in plain words

Encounter and Garuda are very similar; both have Rum, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Encounter leans more citrus, while Garuda leans amber. Garuda lasts longer and projects more; Encounter gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingGaruda

Stronger projectionGaruda

Better perceived valueEncounter

More of a night scentGaruda

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Encounter ● Garuda

Both share: Rum · Patchouli · Agarwood (Oud) · Cedar · Musk

Only in Encounter: Cardamom · Mandarin Orange · Cognac · Pepper · Jasmine

Only in Garuda: Cumin · Pink Pepper · Orange · Bergamot · Saffron · Amber · Woody Notes · Vanilla +2

Community votes

Encounter ← · → Garuda

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

good value

great value

Sillage

intimate

moderate

strong

enormous

Longevity

very weak

weak

moderate

long lasting

eternal

Gender

female

more female

unisex

more male

male

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Garuda +26

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

Garuda +30

Price valueEncounter +15

Night-nessGaruda +5

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Encounter profile →Garuda profile →