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Knowing Eau de Parfum bottle Knowing EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1988 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Deliberate Eau de Parfum bottle Deliberate EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Knowing EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Deliberate EDP
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.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Knowing EDP
Deliberate EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 16% vs 15%
Mimosa 13% vs 15%
Rose 13% vs 20%
Green 11% vs 14%
Tuberose 11% vs 17%
Plum 11% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 14% vs 20%
Cardamom 11% vs 14%
Jasmine 10% vs 17%
Orange Blossom 10% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 20% vs 24%
Civet 15% vs 15%
Vetiver 13% vs 18%
Sandalwood 12% vs 20%
Amber 12% vs 20%
Only in Knowing
Spicy 14% Musk 12%

Accords

Knowing Deliberate
100%
Woody
60%
85%
Earthy
Floral
85%
77%
Powdery
60%
75%
Warm Spicy
50%
72%
Aromatic
71%
Mossy
65%
61%
Aldehydic
61%
Musky
58%
Animalic
Amber
50%
Woody shared
100%
60%
85%
85%
Powdery shared
77%
60%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
50%
72%
Mossy shared
71%
65%
61%
61%
58%
50%

Performance

Knowing Deliberate
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Knowing

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Deliberate

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The powdery rose, earthy patchouli and mossy chypre base lean cool-weather, leading in autumn and winter with a spring crossover.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its sophisticated, dressed-up rose-chypre character favours evenings, formal occasions and dates over sport or daytime casual.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Knowing EDP
Deliberate EDP
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