Knowing Eau de Parfum bottle Knowing
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1988 Year 1959
££ Price Tier £
Cabochard Eau de Parfum bottle Cabochard

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Knowing Eau de Parfum
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 - Cabochard Eau de Parfum
This isn't for the faint of heart or anyone chasing fleeting trends. Cabochard is a potent blast from the past, a divisive chypre that either transports you to a bygone era of unapologetic grit or makes you recoil at its boldness. It's affordable, exceptional, and utterly unconcerned with being a crowd-pleaser.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 5%
Floral 24% 27%
Fruity 4% 5%
Green 11% 12%
Sweet 16% 16%
Warm 14% 13%
Woody 16% 11%
Earthy 16% 17%
Animalic 10% 11%
Fresh 14% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Knowing EdP
Cabochard EdP

Notes

Accords

Knowing Eau de Parfum Cabochard Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
85%
Earthy
100%
72%
Aromatic
99%
Leather
85%
71%
Mossy
83%
Tobacco
79%
77%
Powdery
75%
Warm Spicy
64%
61%
Aldehydic
65%
58%
Animalic
62%
Sweet
62%
61%
Musky
Woody shared
100%
100%
Earthy shared
85%
100%
Aromatic shared
72%
99%
85%
Mossy shared
71%
83%
79%
77%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
64%
Aldehydic shared
61%
65%
Animalic shared
58%
62%
62%
61%

Performance

Knowing Eau de Parfum Cabochard Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Knowing Eau de Parfum

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.

Cabochard Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its significant sillage and mature, complex profile make it too assertive for office wear. However, its bold, sophisticated character is perfectly suited for date nights and formal events, though casual wear is possible if applied sparingly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
88%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Earthy, Aromatic accords and Orris, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Knowing Eau de Parfum
Cabochard Eau de Parfum
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