Knowing Eau de Parfum

Estée Lauder

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3.8

92 reviews
70%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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Top Notes: Rose, Tuberose, Mimosa, Plum Middle Notes: Jasmine, Patchouli, Orange Flower Base Notes: Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber

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    4.0
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    Sjess

    5 years ago

    Well, damn... This one was never even on my radar. I'm subscribed to a fragrance sample service, and after doing their quiz about preferences they pointed me to this one and even sent me a little...

    About reviewer (446 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

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    5.0
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    cocorocha

    8 years ago

    Shortest revew ever... hand in hand with Aromatics Elixir, one of the most brilliant chypre perfume ever made.... pure heaven and a connoisseur's referent chypre... splendid and remarkable 10/10

    About reviewer (203 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    luckylouie

    8 years ago

    Knowing is the mother of all magnificent mossy chypre fragrances, straddling the fence between fine perfume and aromatherapy. It has a very soothing effect on me like an aromatherapy blend, but...

    About reviewer (816 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

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    5.0
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    snkatha

    10 years ago

    The first time I tried this perfume I hated it. It had a sharp almost dirty smell on the little blotter. I tried two other perfumes, got home with my three paper blotters stuck them on the coffee...

    About reviewer (118 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Dark, Warm

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    4.0
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    Aimbl

    10 years ago

    I do NOT recommend the modern reformulation depicted above. If you think it's too loud and harsh and dated, all I can say is apply one dab of vintage Knowing sparingly and wait for the dry down....

    About reviewer (517 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    shadedmaryy

    10 years ago

    This fragrance is heavy and mature, its one of my favorite fragrances that's floral, long lasting and earthy. I find it suitable to wear all year regardless of the weather. Some reviews have...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other, Warm

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    SorceressOfTheDark

    11 years ago

    Eight hours later I could still luxuriate in the fumes of this heavily decadent floral chypre. It's not heavy to those around you, unless you spray more than necessary. A light sprinkling is all...

    About reviewer (369 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

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    sillage

    11 years ago

    I remember my first whiff of Knowing very clearly. Well, I had sniffed the tester bottle in passing, but I had never sniffed it *on someone* until this experience. It was 1989, I was being...

    About reviewer (285 reviews)

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    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

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    FancyShmancy

    12 years ago

    This is a beautiful fragrance. I agree with what a lot of others have said in their reviews, in regards to perhaps dabbing this one on rather than spraying, as it is quite a strong smell. Lovely...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Olive

    HairBrunette

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    3.0
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    Olfactoria

    12 years ago

    Knowing, like Angel, is the perfect example of a fragrance that deserves its five-star rating in Turin & Sanchez' "Perfumes: The Guide," yet is unwearable for me. It is a lush rose chypre of great...

    About reviewer (280 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Lilosette

    12 years ago

    What makes Aldehydes Patcholi Jasmine Sandalwood & Civet a good perfume ingredients i just don't know. 90 % of my perfumes That i love are these ingredents it's Romance Wraped in a bottle...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Fair

    HairBrunette

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    4.0
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    Jessabell

    12 years ago

    my mum has this perfume because she recieved it as a gift from her friend. I am 24 and i adore it! its very strong and so i dont feel its something i would wear right now at my age but most...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    Mandella

    13 years ago

    I had trepidation before trying it because it's supposed to be a BIG 90's affair. I heard that one spritz and walk through are more than enough...so I spritzed and waited for a full-on attack....

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairRed, Other, Other

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    Mashenka11

    13 years ago

    Okay..... I am going to be honest. This perfume smells like urine.... But that is only in my opinion and a few of my family and friends. I used to wear Britney Spears' Fantasy because I like...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

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    4.0
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    candystripelegs

    13 years ago

    I sampled this today, one tiny spritz on each wrist, I am a lover of "big" scents (mostly orientals) and the majority of my collection is what some MUAers often refer to as "old lady" perfumes....

    About reviewer (251 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    highrise

    13 years ago

    I try hard to surmount my difficulties with Estee Lauder because I appreciate the compositions so much - but Pleasures turns into celery, White Linen screeches and Cinnabar is an old eraser on me....

    About reviewer (257 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Other, Other

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    5.0
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    eky321

    13 years ago

    What a discovery! it is an excellent perfume. It is a very special aroma that changes with time it is flowery/spicy/woody. The dry down is very dry, but smells good. It is a unisex perfume....

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

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    3.0
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    asw37

    14 years ago

    This used to be my essential perfume back in the day when I worked behind the reference/research desk at a large public library. It used to mask any bad smells (and believe me, if you've ever...

    About reviewer (40 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    atomic_girl

    14 years ago

    Powdery and rosy. Brutally nauseating if overdone...this one is best dabbed, not sprayed. Heed this advice and you shall be rewarded with a truly gorgeous and womanly (NOT girly) fragrance.

    About reviewer (572 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    perfumenut

    15 years ago

    I wore KNOWING when it first came out in the 80s....I drenched myself in it (the horror!!), but now as I revisit this old-time favorite....I do apply it with a lighter hand. Now, KNOWING has a...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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