Knowing Eau de Parfum bottle Knowing
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
1988 Year 1987
££ Price Tier ££
Gem Eau de Toilette bottle Gem

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Our Verdict - Knowing
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Gem
This 80s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a punchy, complex chypre that divides opinions but commands attention. An acquired taste for some, a treasured gem for others, its intensity makes it unforgettable.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 1%
Floral 24% 26%
Fruity 4% 10%
Green 11% 7%
Sweet 16% 23%
Warm 14% 16%
Woody 16% 15%
Earthy 16% 16%
Animalic 10% 9%
Fresh 14% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Knowing EdP
Gem EdT

Notes

Accords

Knowing Gem
100%
Woody
100%
75%
Warm Spicy
98%
72%
Aromatic
87%
85%
Earthy
69%
77%
Powdery
69%
Fruity
76%
Sweet
76%
75%
White Floral
69%
71%
Mossy
Floral
65%
58%
Animalic
64%
61%
Aldehydic
61%
Musky
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
98%
Aromatic shared
72%
87%
Earthy shared
85%
69%
Powdery shared
77%
69%
76%
76%
White Floral shared
75%
69%
71%
65%
Animalic shared
58%
64%
61%
61%

Performance

Knowing Gem
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Gem

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and enduring nature make it less suitable for office environments or casual wear where subtlety is preferred. However, its complex, sensual character makes it a showstopper for dates and formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
89%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Cardamom, Coriander notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Gem
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