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Knowing Eau de Parfum bottle Knowing EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
1988 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Rouge Velours Eau de Parfum bottle Rouge Velours 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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Rouge Velours EDP
This is a bold, velvety rose-patchouli that'll make you feel like 'that girl' - or 'that guy'. It's not a safe blind buy thanks to the prominent patchouli, but for those who love a deep, dark rose, it’s an absolute stunner and a solid example of the genre.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Knowing EDP
Rouge Velours EDP

Notes

Accords

Knowing Rouge Velours
100%
Woody
74%
Rose
100%
85%
Earthy
67%
77%
Powdery
51%
Patchouli
77%
75%
White Floral
62%
75%
Warm Spicy
54%
72%
Aromatic
71%
Mossy
61%
Aldehydic
61%
Musky
52%
58%
Animalic
Floral
58%
Iris
52%
Woody shared
100%
74%
100%
Earthy shared
85%
67%
Powdery shared
77%
51%
77%
White Floral shared
75%
62%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
54%
72%
71%
61%
Musky shared
61%
52%
58%
58%
52%

Performance

Knowing Rouge Velours
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
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.

Rouge Velours

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent rose and earthy patchouli accords, combined with strong performance reports, make it too bold for an office setting. However, its luxurious and sensual character is perfect for dates and formal events, though for casual wear it depends on the wearer's confidence.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, earthy, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Knowing EDP
Rouge Velours EDP
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