224 community ratings

Modern Muse (Eau de Parfum)

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7.1/ 10

Community score
224 ratings

Estēe Lauder Modern Muse Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral scent with a feminine character, leaning towards everyday wear.

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How does it perform?

From 177 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

66% 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 Jasmine sambac absolute Blossoms Honeysuckle Patchouli Mandarin orange

Patchoulol

Musk Bourbon vanilla Amberwood Lily

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Modern Muse (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Most voters call it feminine, while some see it as modern and others as classic. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. It leans towards spring and summer, and daily wear and office settings are the occasions voters pick most.

Jasmine sambac, tuberose, honeysuckle and lily form the floral core, with mandarin orange brightening it. Patchouli, musk, Bourbon vanilla and amberwood pull it towards a sweet, woody and powdery side. A synthetic and lightly spicy edge runs through it.