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Modern Muse Eau de Parfum bottle Modern Muse EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2013 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Modern Muse EDP
Modern Muse is a floral white musk that, for most, offers a clean, elegant, and versatile experience. Some find it a bit too safe, even bordering on forgettable, but its mass appeal and office-friendliness are undeniable. Think 'professional chic' rather than 'groundbreaking art'.
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Our Verdict - Estée Lauder Modern Muse EDP
Modern Muse blends floral tones with woody elegance, offering a sophisticated scent suitable for various occasions.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Modern Muse EDP
Estée Lauder Modern Muse EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 24% vs 41%
Lily 20% vs 33%
Tuberose 16% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 25%
Patchouli 20% vs 33%
Vanilla 15% vs 22%
Only in Modern Muse
Woody 21% Amber 17%
Only in Estée Lauder Modern Muse
Honey 19%

Accords

Modern Muse Estée Lauder Modern Muse
50%
Floral
90%
45%
Woody
80%
47%
Musky
50%
44%
Animalic
Gourmand
40%
Floral shared
50%
90%
Woody shared
45%
80%
Musky shared
47%
50%
44%
40%

Performance

Modern Muse Estée Lauder Modern Muse
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Modern Muse

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, inoffensive floral musk profile makes it an ideal office scent, frequently praised for professional settings. While versatile enough for casual wear and suitable for dates or formal events, its moderate sillage keeps it from being overwhelming.

Estée Lauder Modern Muse

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

With its floral and woody character, Modern Muse is ideally suited for spring and fall, offering a refreshing yet warm embrace. Its lighter notes make it versatile enough for cooler summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Modern Muse's moderate projection and floral-woody blend make it ideal for the office and social occasions where a balanced presence is desirable. Its elegance suits casual to semi-formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, musky, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Modern Muse EDP
Estée Lauder Modern Muse EDP
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