Knowing Perfume is a classic fragrance that is very bold and mature, created for women who really know what they want and won’t let anyone tell them what to do. Introduced in 1988 by Estee Lauder, it is a complex blend of coriander, orange and aldehydes, with middle notes of rose, jasmine and cardamom, and a soft base of patchouli, oakmoss and civet. Knowing is recommended for daytime wear, but don’t forget that it just might be the perfect choice if you want to make a great impression on a special occasion, or at the office. . . Knowing Perfume for Women by Estee Lauder. Launched by the design house of Estee Lauder in 1988, it is classified as a refined, woody, mossy fragrance. This feminine scent possesses a blend of rose, mimosa, jasmine, oakmoss, amber and sandalwood.