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Knowing Eau de Parfum by Estée Lauder (1988): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Estée Lauder/Knowing

Chypre

Knowing by Estée Lauder

Eau de Parfum / 1988

Knowing

Eau de Parfum · FEMININE

8.0/ 104,966 ratings

Floral

Woody

Chypre

Aldehydic

Spicy

Released: 1988
Family: Chypre
Perfumer: Harry Frémont, Elie Roger
Origin: United States of America
Price range: Mid-range

KnowingEstée Lauder

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Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Mimosa Aldehydes Pittosporum

Heart notes

Patchouli Cedar Orris Root Bay Leaf Pitosporum

Base notes

Other recorded notes

Rose (Bulgaria)

Lily Of The Valley

Melon Davana Marigold

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Woody

Chypre

Aldehydic

Spicy

Powdery

Oriental

Animal

Earthy

aromatic

mossy

warm spicy

white floral

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity8.1 / 10

Sillage5.9 / 10

Value6.8 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

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Winter

Day92%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male4%
Female54%
Unisex42%

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8.0/10

Excellent

4,966 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Knowing by Estée Lauder smell like?+

Knowing by Estée Lauder features a layered composition opening with Rose, Tuberose, and Coriander at the top, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, and Cardamom at the heart, Sandalwood, Musk, and Oakmoss in the base. The overall character is floral, woody, chypre.

What are the notes in Knowing?+

Top notes: Rose, Tuberose, Coriander, Plum, Green Notes, and Mimosa. Heart notes: Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Patchouli, Cedar, and Orris Root. Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber, and Civet.

Is Knowing for men or women?+

Knowing by Estée Lauder is designed for women.

Who created Knowing?+

Knowing was created by Harry Frémont and Elie Roger for Estée Lauder.

When was Knowing released?+

Knowing by Estée Lauder was launched in 1988 as an Eau de Parfum.

What fragrances are similar to Knowing?+

Fragrances similar to Knowing include Knowing Legacy by Estée Lauder, Estēe by Estée Lauder, Estee Extrait by Estée Lauder, Savoir - Knowing by Ajne, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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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.