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Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss

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Estée Lauder Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss opens with Carrot Seeds, Sour Cherry, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Vinyl, Leather, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Saffron, Vanilla, and Honey. Estée Lauder's Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a controversial smash hit for Estée Lauder, a true 'love it or hate it' scent that dared to be different. It’s been cruelly discontinued, meaning a passionate hunt is on among its fervent fanbase for every last bottle.
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  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Modern
  • Sensual
  • Playful
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Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its bold, unique accords of cherry, vinyl, and leather, this scent is best suited for dating and casual wear where its character can shine. While it has presence, a moderate sillage means it’s not overpowering for less formal settings, but perhaps too distinctive for most professional offices.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss kicks off with a vibrant burst of sour cherry and mandarin, spiced up with a hint of pink pepper before unfolding into a rebellious heart. Here, a dark rose intertwines with unexpected vinyl and leather, giving it an edgy, glossy sheen. The base deepens with warm honey, rich patchouli, and creamy vanilla, leaving a sweet yet mysterious trail.

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