37 community ratings

Modern Muse Le Rouge

2015WomenModern

6.7/ 10

Community score
37 ratings

Estēe Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge is a modern fragrance for women that pairs a fresh, floral character with sweet, fruity and spicy touches.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 38 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

51% 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

Blackcurrant bud Jasmine Saffron Magnolia Rosa centifolia Patchouli Bulgarian rose Bourbon vanilla Pink pepper Raspberry Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Oriental
Powdery

What does Modern Muse Le Rouge smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays noticeable up close without filling the room. Most voters pick autumn and spring, with winter and summer close behind. Daily wear, leisure and office use lead, and more than half of voters read it as feminine.

The scent rests on jasmine, magnolia and rose, brightened by blackcurrant bud and raspberry, and sweetened by Bourbon vanilla. Pink pepper and saffron add a spicy warmth, while patchouli and vetiver give it an earthy depth. A powdery, slightly synthetic feel rounds it out. Its profile is close to Gucci Guilty (Eau de Toilette) and Gucci Rush.