The signature scent, classically feminine yet intriguing. Notes of jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang create a fragrance that is feminine, warm and sweetly floral. Its brilliant top note plays against a rich, sensuous background. The Inspiration With its vivid flowers and soft undertones, Estée was the second fragrance created by Mrs. Estée Lauder, introduced in 1968. Once, at a party, Mrs. Lauder had noticed the light from two crystal chandeliers shimmering in a glass of champagne and thought how wonderful it would be to capture that image in a fragrance. Fragrance Type: Floral/Warm 1.7 oz.