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Modern Muse Eau de Parfum bottle Modern Muse EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2013 Year 2013
££ Price Tier £
Inspiration Eau de Parfum bottle Inspiration EDP

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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 - Inspiration EDP
Inspiration chases Estee Lauder's Modern Muse - that sparkling jasmine bouquet over sleek woods, patchouli and musk. The polished, office-ready mood comes through, but it renders flatter with softer projection, sketching the original's contrasting floral-and-wood character rather than fully matching it.
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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
Inspiration EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 24% vs 31%
Lily 20% vs 21%
Honeysuckle 19% vs 23%
Tuberose 16% vs 23%
Only in Modern Muse
Floral 19%
Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 22%
Woody 20% vs 18%
Patchouli 20% vs 18%
Amber 16% vs 18%
Vanilla 15% vs 20%

Accords

Modern Muse Inspiration
50%
Floral
85%
47%
Musky
65%
45%
Woody
55%
Sweet
50%
Powdery
50%
44%
Animalic
Amber
40%
Floral shared
50%
85%
Musky shared
47%
65%
Woody shared
45%
55%
50%
50%
44%
40%

Performance

Modern Muse Inspiration
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Inspiration

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Sparkling jasmine over musky woods feels polished in spring and warm enough for autumn and milder winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Elegant and inoffensive, it excels in the office and everyday wear with enough refinement for dates and evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, musky, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Modern Muse EDP
Inspiration EDP
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