Knowing
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 1988 | Year | 1988 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Deliberate
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Seriously divisive yet utterly compelling, Knowing is a powerhouse chypre that demands attention. You'll either adore its unapologetic complexity or recoil from its 'old-school' punch; there's no middle ground here.
Deliberate chases Estee Lauder Knowing's powdery rose-chypre. The aldehydic rose-and-tuberose opening over earthy patchouli and a mossy base reads true to the brief, but as a budget dupe it lands flatter, with the vintage original's animalic depth and 8-plus-hour wear softened.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 2% |
| Floral | 24% | 32% |
| Fruity | 4% | 4% |
| Green | 11% | 10% |
| Sweet | 16% | 19% |
| Warm | 14% | 7% |
| Woody | 16% | 17% |
| Earthy | 16% | 23% |
| Animalic | 10% | 7% |
| Fresh | 14% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This fragrance is renowned for its beast-mode projection and longevity, making it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is often key. Its deep, complex, and luxurious chypre profile, coupled with strong performance, makes it perfect for formal events or a memorable date night.
Seasons
The powdery rose, earthy patchouli and mossy chypre base lean cool-weather, leading in autumn and winter with a spring crossover.
Occasions
Its sophisticated, dressed-up rose-chypre character favours evenings, formal occasions and dates over sport or daytime casual.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Mossy, Powdery, Woody accords and Aldehydes, Mimosa notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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