Estée Lauder 2016 EDP

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Modern Muse Nuit

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Estée Lauder Modern Muse Nuit is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Modern Muse Nuit opens with Mandarin and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Heliotrope, and Chamomile, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Estée Lauder's Modern Muse Nuit carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

A truly gorgeous, dark vanilla masterpiece. Modern Muse Nuit is utterly baffling in its discontinuation - a rich, sensual scent sorely missed by its fans. It's an alluring 'man magnet' with impressive power, proving that Estée Lauder sometimes gets it absolutely spot on.
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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
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Modern Muse Nuit 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its powerful sillage and strong, sweet oriental character make it too assertive for office wear. However, its 'man magnet' reputation and elegant warmth align perfectly with date nights and cooler-weather formal events, as many reviewers attest.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 Nuit opens with a subtle fruity lilt from redcurrant leaf and mandarin, quickly softening into a heart of gentle chamomile and creamy heliotrope. The real magic unfolds as it settles into a deep, luxurious base of boozy vanilla, rich tonka, and warm amber, underpinned by smooth sandalwood and a refined, non-earthy patchouli. It's a sweet, subtly smoky oriental with intriguing depth.

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