339 community ratings

Knowing (Eau de Parfum)

Name: Knowing (Eau de Parfum)
Brand: Estēe Lauder

Perfumer: Elie Roger

1988WomenClassic

7.8/ 10

Community score
339 ratings

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Estēe Lauder Knowing Eau de Parfum is a floral, green chypre with earthy, woody depth, made for women.

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How does it perform?

From 262 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.7 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.9 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Rose Plum Mimosa Tuberose

Pittosporum

Heart notesfirst few hours

Patchouli Orange blossom Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Amber Sandalwood Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Resinous
Earthy

What does Knowing (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Both its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring in third place. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though daytime and business wear also get votes. Most voters call it feminine and classic.

It opens with rose, plum, mimosa and tuberose in a floral start. In the heart, patchouli, orange blossom and jasmine add a green, powdery feel. The base of vetiver, amber, sandalwood and oakmoss settles into an earthy, resinous depth. Halston Halston and Clinique Aromatics Elixir have a close profile.