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Estée Lauder Knowing — perfume poster

Estée Lauder

Knowing

1988 · For women · Woody

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Accord profile

woody14%earthy12%powdery10%warm spicy10%white floral10%aromatic10%mossy10%aldehydic8%musky8%animalic8%

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Knowing by Estée Lauder, launched in 1988 and composed by Harry Fremont, is a chypre floral that opens with aldehydes, mimosa, rose, and coriander. The heart unfolds into a lush bouquet of jasmine, orange blossom, lily-of-the-valley, and pitosporum, anchored by patchouli, cardamom, orris root, cedar, and bay leaf. The base is a classic chypre foundation: oakmoss, patchouli, civet, vetiver, spices, sandalwood, orris root, amber, and musk. This is a dense, woody-earthy composition with powdery and warm spicy facets, typical of late 1980s powerhouse perfumery. It suits collectors who appreciate bold, structured florals with animalic depth and a pronounced oakmoss presence. Best worn in cool weather or evening settings, it projects strongly and lasts. A must-try for fans of vintage chypres and those seeking a scent with undeniable presence and old-school elegance.

中文簡介

雅詩蘭黛 Knowing(1988)由 Harry Fremont 調製,屬西普花香調。前調醛、含羞草、玫瑰、芫荽;中調茉莉、橙花、鈴蘭、卡丹、鳶尾、雪松、月桂、Pitosporum;基調橡苔、廣藿香、麝貓香、岩蘭草、香料、檀香、鳶尾、琥珀、麝香。氣質濃郁、木質泥土感重,帶粉質與暖辛香,係80年代典型力量型香水。適合收藏家、鍾情經典西普調嘅用家。秋冬或晚間場合最啱,擴散強、留香久。

Reference data

HouseEstée Lauder
NameKnowing
Launched1988
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyWoody
PerfumerHarry Fremont
Notes recorded23
Accords10

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