69 community ratings

Modern Muse Chic

2014WomenClassic

7.1/ 10

Community score
69 ratings

Estēe Lauder Modern Muse Chic is a feminine fragrance that builds a floral heart of jasmine sambac, tuberose and Stargazer lily, sweetened by plum and patchouli.

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How does it perform?

From 60 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

64% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Jasmine sambac Tuberose

Stargazer lily

Cashmere wood Plum Patchouli Labdanum Davana Musk Bourbon vanilla Ebony Oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Modern Muse Chic smell like?

The notes read as a single whole rather than a top-to-base progression. A fresh, floral line leads, with plum adding a fruity touch and Bourbon vanilla a soft sweetness. Cashmere wood and patchouli lay a woody, lightly powdery ground, while the spicy and synthetic facets stay in the background.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter ahead of summer. It leans towards leisure, daily and office wear, and can also work in the evening. Most voters find it feminine. Estēe Lauder Modern Muse and Michael Kors Michael have a close profile.