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Knowing
meets Soir de Lune.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Mimosa · Coriander · Patchouli · Jasmine · Lily-of-the-Valley · Oakmoss · Patchouli · Sandalwood · Musk

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with honey. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Estée Lauder Knowing bottle
Estée Lauder

Knowing

Concentration not recorded

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Sisley

Soir de Lune

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19882006
Leading accordswoody · earthy · powderyhoney · earthy · mossy
Notes unique to this recordAldehydes, Rose, Green Notes, Tuberose, Plum, Melon, Cardamom, Orris Root, Cedar, Bay Leaf, Orange Blossom, Pitosporum, Civet, Vetiver, Spices, Orris Root, AmberPepper Oil, Nutmeg, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, May Rose, Iris, Peach, Honey
Longevity / 54.06 · 1,581 votes4.20 · 1,821 votes
Projection / 42.94 · 1,811 votes3.05 · 2,061 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Knowing

Eau de parfum · France listing

Alcohol denat., Fragrance (parfum), Water aqua eau, Acetyl cedrene, Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Farnesol, Eugenol, Citral, Benzyl alcohol, Isoeugenol, Cinnamyl alcohol, Cananga odorata oil/extract, Jasmine oil/extract, Hexamethylindanopyran, Beta-caryophyllene, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Juniperus virginiana oil, Terpineol, Geranyl acetate, Pinene, Camphor, Linalyl acetate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Vanillin, Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) peel oil, Rose flower oil/extract, Santalol, Eugenia caryophyllus oil, Rose ketones, Terpinolene, Methyl salicylate, Eugenyl acetate, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Isoeugenyl acetate, Lavandula oil/extract, Citrus limon (lemon) peel oil, Alpha terpinene, Anethole, Benzaldehyde, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Benzoic acid, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 33 (CI 17200), Blue 1 (CI 42090)

Official French storefront declaration. Formula reference is preserved; check the packaging of your bottle for its batch-specific list.

Source: Estée Lauder official French storefront ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22 · Formula reference ILN54328

Soir de Lune

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and earthy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed honey and earthy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.