Is Perfume Parlour Absorbed For Women a dupe of Estée Lauder Modern Muse?

Absorbed For Women EDP

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Modern Muse Eau de Parfum bottle Modern Muse EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Absorbed For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Absorbed For Women EDP
$33.95+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceShop.com
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - Absorbed For Women EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Muse. It leans on Orange, Champagne, Lily to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Modern Muse EDP A Absorbed For Women EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Modern Muse EDP
Absorbed For Women EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 26%
Jasmine 24% vs 26%
Lily 20% vs 29%
Tuberose 16% vs 20%
Only in Modern Muse
Mandarin 100%
Only in Absorbed For Women
Orange 52% S Sparkling Wine 48%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 24% vs 26%
Lily 20% vs 29%
Tuberose 16% vs 20%
Only in Modern Muse
Honeysuckle 20% Floral Notes 19%
Only in Absorbed For Women
Tiare Flower 24%
Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 26%
Only in Modern Muse
Woody Notes 21% Patchouli 20% Amber 17% Vanilla 16%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Modern Muse Absorbed For Women
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Absorbed For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
52%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Tuberose, Lily

Key Differences

Adds almond and heliotrope, drops amber and floral notes

Where to buy

Modern Muse EDP
Absorbed For Women EDP

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