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Knowing Legacy by Estēe Lauder — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Knowing Legacy by Estēe Lauder

Estēe Lauder· 2024

Knowing Legacy

Typically ~$90

A floral scent built around blackcurrant over labdanum.

FloralChypreSpicyOrientalWoody

Perfumer: Bruno Jovanovic

Scent profile

Top notes

Blackcurrant Raspberry

Heart notes

Damask rose Orris concrete

Base notes

Labdanum Patchouli Sandalwood Styrax

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

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Winter

89%

Spring

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Summer

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Fall

100%

Day

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Night

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Where

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Date

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Club

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Formal

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Sport

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