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Modern Muse vs Lovely

Modern Muse and Lovely overlap 49% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Modern Muse lasts longer: longevity 7.5/10 against 7.0/10 for Lovely. Modern Muse projects more: sillage 6.9/10 against 6.4/10 for Lovely.

At a glance

Modern MuseLovely
BrandEstēe LauderSarah Jessica Parker
Release year20132005
ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
Rating
7.1/10224 votes
7.2/10335 votes
Longevity
7.5/10
7.0/10
Sillage
6.9/10
6.4/10

When to wear

Seasons
Modern MuseLovely
Spring36%31%
Autumn26%26%
Summer26%24%
Winter13%19%
Occasions
Modern MuseLovely
Daytime26%25%
Office24%21%
Casual22%22%
Evening13%14%
Nighttime13%13%
Sport0%4%

Notes

In both

  • Patchouli
  • Mandarin orange
  • Musk

Modern Muse

Only in this one

  • Jasmine sambac
  • Tuberose
  • Jasmine sambac absolute
  • Blossoms
  • Honeysuckle
  • Patchoulol
  • Bourbon vanilla
  • Amberwood
  • Lily

Lovely

Only in this one

  • Lavender
  • Rosewood
  • Apple
  • Bergamot
  • Bunch-flowered narcissus
  • Orchid
  • Cedarwood
  • White amber
  • Woods

Accords

Modern Muse

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Lovely

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Modern Muse lasts longer: longevity 7.5/10 against 7.0/10 for Lovely.

Which one projects more?

Modern Muse projects more: sillage 6.9/10 against 6.4/10 for Lovely.

Which one suits winter better?

Lovely suits winter better: winter gets 19% of its season votes, against 13% for Modern Muse.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 26% of the season votes for Modern Muse and 24% for Lovely.

Which one is rated higher?

Lovely is rated higher: 7.2/10 against 7.1/10 for Modern Muse.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Patchouli, Mandarin orange, Musk.