Estée Lauder 1968 Edp

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Estee

by Bernard Chant , Betty Busse

Estée Lauder Estee is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1968, created by Bernard Chant and Betty Busse. The fragrance opens with Peach, Lily, Aldehydes, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Orris, Rose, Lily Of The Valley, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Cedar, and Styrax.

Our verdict on Estee: Acquired

Estee is a proper old-school floral醛 powerhouse, a love-it-or-hate-it classic that's been butchered by reformulations. Sniff a vintage bottle for the true aldehyde, oakmoss, and honey magic; the new stuff just doesn't hit the same.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Clean
  • Confident
Estee Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4%
Floral 34%
Fruity 6%
Green 6%
Sweet 22%
Warm 9%
Woody 18%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 4%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

White Floral
100%
Aldehydic
90%
Woody
87%
Fresh
81%
Floral
72%

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes 20% Coriander 13% Lily 13% Ylang-Ylang 12% Tuberose 12% Lemon 11% Raspberry 10% Peach 10%

Heart Notes

Honey 17% Carnation 16% Lily Of The Valley 15% Orris 14% Iris 14% Jasmine 13% Rose 13%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 31% Sandalwood 24% Styrax 23% Cedar 23%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its significant sillage and mature, elegant character make it excellent for formal events and dates, but it can be a bit much for intimate office settings. Reviews suggest it's a versatile year-round scent, even for casual wear, especially for those who love its classic profile.

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About

This is a grand dame of a fragrance, opening with a sparkling, almost champagne-like burst of crisp aldehydes, bright lemon, and a hint of sweet peach. The heart blooms into a lush, intricate floral bouquet, where honeyed lily, powdery iris, and spicy carnation intertwine. The dry down settles into a sophisticated, mossy, and woody embrace of oakmoss, sandalwood, and cedar, leaving a clean, refined trail.

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