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Modern Muse

2013Men

white floral up front, then floral, settling into musky.

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…

white floral floral musky woody

Noses: Olivier Cresp · Harry Fremont

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Jasmine Sambac, Chinese Jasmine, Lily, Honeysuckle, Flower Petals, Tuberose
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Woody Notes, Patchouli, Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Madagascar Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

29%

25%

21%

20%

17%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring38%Fall25%Summer22%Winter15%Day75%Night25%Wears female82%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Estée Lauder picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Modern Muse smell like?

white floral up front, then floral, settling into musky. Dominant accords: white floral, floral, musky.

What notes are in Modern Muse?

Top: Mandarin Orange. Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Chinese Jasmine, Lily, Honeysuckle, Flower Petals, Tuberose. Base: Musk, Woody Notes, Patchouli, Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Madagascar Vanilla.

How long does Modern Muse last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Modern Muse loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Modern Muse best for?

Spring is the top pick (38%). Fall is second at 25%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Modern Muse?

Day wear leads at 75%. Night is a secondary pick at 25%.

Is Modern Muse for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 82% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Modern Muse?

Composed by Olivier Cresp and Harry Fremont. Released in 2013.