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Modern Muse Le Rouge

2015Men

fruity up front, then rose, settling into sweet.

Modern Muse Le Rouge by Estée Lauder is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Modern Muse Le Rouge was launched in 2015. Top notes are Red Currant, Raspberry, Pink Pepper and Saffron; middle notes are Bulgarian Rose, May Rose, Jasmine and Magnolia Petals; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk…

fruity rose sweet soft spicy

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Red Currant, Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Saffron
Heart· 2–4h
Bulgarian Rose, May Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia Petals
Drydown· 6h+
Madagascar Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli, Vetiver

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

77%

69%

58%

53%

32%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall34%Spring29%Winter23%Summer14%Day59%Night41%Wears female82%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
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 Le Rouge smell like?

fruity up front, then rose, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: fruity, rose, sweet.

What notes are in Modern Muse Le Rouge?

Top: Red Currant, Raspberry, Pink Pepper, Saffron. Heart: Bulgarian Rose, May Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia Petals. Base: Madagascar Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli, Vetiver.

How long does Modern Muse Le Rouge last?

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

Is Modern Muse Le Rouge loud?

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

What season is Modern Muse Le Rouge best for?

Fall is the top pick (34%). Spring is second at 29%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Modern Muse Le Rouge?

Day wear leads at 59%. Night is a secondary pick at 41%.

Is Modern Muse Le Rouge 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.