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Modern Muse

For Her2013Floral Woody Musk
7.6
(3,466 ratings)

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Note Pyramid

Top Notes

First 15-30 minutes

1 note

Heart Notes

The signature • 2-4 hours

6 notes

Base Notes

The dry down • 4+ hours

6 notes

Modern Muse by Estée Lauder is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Modern Muse was launched in 2013. Modern Muse was created by Harry Fremont and Olivier Cresp. Top note is Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac, Chinese Jasmine, Lily, Honeysuckle, Flower Petals and Tuberose; base notes are Musk, Woody Notes, Patchouli, Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Madagascar Vanilla. Estée Lauder presents Modern Muse, the first major perfume launch in the last decade since Beyond Paradise from 2003 (wwd). This perfume is Estée Lauder’s attempt to climb back to the top of the perfume houses. Modern Muse symbolizes what it means to be an independent and self-confident woman today, sure of herself and her style. It is a confidence that inspires.Perfumer Harry Fremont tried to express the duality of the composition by creating a two accord composition of sparkling jasmine (which symbolizes femininity) and sleek woods (representing strength). The first accord, accord of jasmine, blends exotic notes of mandarin, tuberose, fresh lily, honeysuckle, dewy petals, Sambac jasmine and Chinese Sambac jasmine absolute. The sleek woods accord combines two types of patchouli, Madagascar vanilla, amber wood and soft musk.Model Arizona Muse (whose name fits perfectly) is the face of the new fragrance. The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.

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Main Accords

White FloralFloralMuskyWoody

Performance

Longevity

Good (6-8h)

Sillage

Strong