Modern Muse by Estée Lauder
Brand: Estée Lauder
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Mandarin opens onto jasmine sambac, lily, honeysuckle and tuberose over musk, patchouli, amber and vanilla. A modern floral-woody by Harry Fremont.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2013 · Women
Key accords: Mandarin, Jasmine, Lily, Honeysuckle, Tuberose, Musk
Top Notes
- Mandarin
Heart Notes
- Jasmine
- Lily
- Honeysuckle
- Tuberose
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Evening, Date
Seasons: Spring, Fall
Fragrance overview
Modern Muse by Estée Lauder belongs to the floral fragrance family. Mandarin opens onto jasmine sambac, lily, honeysuckle and tuberose over musk, patchouli, amber and vanilla. A modern floral-woody by Harry Fremont. Modern Muse opens with Mandarin. The heart brings Jasmine, Lily, Honeysuckle, and Tuberose. It dries down to Musk, Woody Notes, Patchouli, Amber, and Vanilla.
How to wear Modern Muse
On skin, Modern Muse by Estée Lauder has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and fall. Reach for it for office, evening, and date. Its best layering match in the catalog is Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana. Apply Modern Muse first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Modern Muse : 2 sprays Light Blue and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Modern Muse opens with Mandarin.
The heart brings Jasmine, Lily, Honeysuckle, and Tuberose.
It dries down to Musk, Woody Notes, Patchouli, Amber, and Vanilla.
What to layer with Modern Muse
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, musk, and amber.
Order: Apply Modern Muse first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Modern Muse : 2 sprays Light Blue
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, honeysuckle, and musk.
Order: Apply Modern Muse first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Modern Muse : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and amber.
Order: Apply Modern Muse first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Modern Muse : 2 sprays For Her
Lafayette Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, musk, and vanilla.
Order: Apply Modern Muse first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lafayette Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Modern Muse : 2 sprays Lafayette Street
Wool by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and amber.
Order: Apply Modern Muse first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wool on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Modern Muse : 2 sprays Wool
Pairings to approach with care
Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 32/99
Ombre Nomade has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Ombre Nomade brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Modern Muse first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Ombre Nomade on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Modern Muse : 1 spray Ombre Nomade
Overture Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 33/99
Overture Man has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Overture Man brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent, and they share patchouli.
Order: Apply Modern Muse first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Overture Man on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Modern Muse : 1 spray Overture Man
Related fragrances and why
- Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana — Both include jasmine, musk, and amber.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include jasmine, honeysuckle, and musk.
- For Her by Narciso RodriguezBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include musk and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Modern Muse?
Modern Muse opens with Mandarin. The heart brings Jasmine, Lily, Honeysuckle, and Tuberose. It dries down to Musk, Woody Notes, Patchouli, Amber, and Vanilla.
How long does Modern Muse last, and how strong is it?
Modern Muse by Estée Lauder has good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Modern Muse?
It's best in spring and fall. It suits office, evening, and date.
What layers well with Modern Muse?
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, musk, and amber. Apply Modern Muse first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Light Blue on top for citrus lift. Start with 2 sprays Modern Muse : 2 sprays Light Blue.
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