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Estee

1968Men

white floral up front, then aldehydic, settling into woody.

Estee by Estée Lauder is a Floral fragrance for women. Estee was launched in 1968. Estee was created by Betty Busse and Bernard Chant. Top notes are Aldehydes, Coriander, Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Lemon, Raspberry and Peach; middle notes are Honey, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Orris Root, Jasmine and Rose; base notes…

white floral aldehydic woody fresh

Noses: Bernard Chant · Betty Busse

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Coriander, Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Lemon, Raspberry, Peach
Heart· 2–4h
Honey, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Orris Root, Jasmine, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Styrax, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

85%

81%

73%

61%

53%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter33%Fall29%Spring25%Summer13%Day60%Night40%Wears female64%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Estee smell like?

white floral up front, then aldehydic, settling into woody. Dominant accords: white floral, aldehydic, woody.

What notes are in Estee?

Top: Aldehydes, Coriander, Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Lemon, Raspberry, Peach. Heart: Honey, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Orris Root, Jasmine, Rose. Base: Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Styrax, Cedar.

How long does Estee last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Estee loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Estee best for?

Winter is the top pick (33%). Fall is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Estee?

Day wear leads at 60%. Night is a secondary pick at 40%.

Is Estee for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 64% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Estee?

Composed by Bernard Chant and Betty Busse. Released in 1968.