Estée Lauder · 1988
Knowing Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
StrongFills most of the room
Polarising
Mixed
Powdered florals wrapped in mossy green wood
Scent Notes
Woody / Mossy
Heart
Base
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About This Perfume
Knowing by Estée Lauder is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Knowing was launched in 1988. The nose behind this fragrance is Harry Fremont. Top notes are Aldehydes, Mimosa, Rose, Coriander, Green Notes, Tuberose, Plum and Melon; middle notes are Patchouli, Cardamom, Orris Root, Cedar, Bay Leaf, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Pitosporum; base notes are Oakmoss, Patchouli, Civet, Vetiver, Spices, Sandalwood, Orris Root, Amber and Musk.
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Estée Lauder is an American heritage designer house whose 34-piece live range at Scendira reads feminine-leaning (28 of 34 catalogued feminine) with a family split dominated by fresh (13), floral (4), woody (4) and gourmand (5). Top accords are floral, woody, sweet, fresh and powdery. Prices run $28 to $210, averaging about $92. Standout live picks: Lauder for Men (fresh barbershop fougère, lemony sage over moss; $78.20), Alliage Sport Spray (fresh lemon and jasmine with mossy cedar; $75), Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche Skinscent (sun-warmed coconut and white florals with lemony air; $104), Private Collection (fresh florals with green dew, cushioned by sandalwood; $84), and Sensuous Parfum (warm amber honey and white florals; $39.19). Bronze Goddess is the summer commercial anchor; Private Collection and Sensuous are the community-critical favourites.
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