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Estee Lauder Modern Muse
Estee Lauder

Modern Muse

Citrus
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Woody
Patchouli
Earthy
EDP · 2013 · women

Modern Muse launched in 2013 as Estee Lauder's fragrance for the contemporary woman, positioned as a modern take on classic femininity without the heaviness of traditional florals.

The fragrance opens with mandarin orange, a bright citrus note that immediately signals freshness before the composition settles into its floral heart. Jasmine dominates here, layered with Chinese jasmine, tuberose, honeysuckle, and lily for a full-bodied white floral bouquet. The base grounds this sweetness with Madagascar vanilla, musk, and patchouli, creating a warm woody-amber foundation that prevents the fragrance from reading as purely innocent. The overall effect is a floral oriental that balances brightness with sensuality, leaning more polished than bohemian.

This works best for someone who wants a mainstream feminine fragrance with actual depth, particularly those drawn to jasmine-forward compositions. It suits everyday wear and transitions well into evening, offering enough complexity to remain interesting on skin without demanding attention. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Homesteader, or The Hedonist, this will likely resonate.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Floral
83%
Jasmine
90%
White Floral
80%
Woody
47%
Patchouli
60%
Earthy
47%
Musky
23%
Amber
70%
Warm Spicy
23%
Vanilla
50%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
23%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
The smaller-flowered Asian variety of jasmine used to scent traditional jasmine tea, with a sweeter, more honeyed, and slightly fruity character compared to Jasminum grandiflorum. Jasmine sambac has a lighter, more transparent quality with a tea-like freshness alongside its floral richness. It is the defining jasmine of South and Southeast Asian perfumery.
Chinese Jasmine
Chinese Jasmine
Lily
Lily
Grand, creamy, and slightly spicy, Oriental lily (Stargazer, Casablanca) is one of the most powerful natural flowers, with a heady, complex sweetness that fills a room. White lily is softer and more transparent. Both add drama and elegance to floral compositions, though they require careful handling to avoid becoming oppressive.
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle
Sweet, honeyed, and intensely floral, honeysuckle is the scent of warm summer evenings, a generous sweetness with a slightly green, living quality. It's more complex than simple sweetness: there's a faint nectarous depth that makes it feel natural rather than candy-like. A note of abundance and warmth.
Flower Petals
Flower Petals
Tuberose
Tuberose
One of the most intensely floral natural ingredients in existence, rich, creamy, and almost narcotic in its sweetness. Tuberose is polarizing by design: it's meant to be enveloping, not background. It has rubbery, vanilla-like facets that make it feel both sensual and slightly retro.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Patchouli Leaf
Patchouli Leaf
The fresh green leaf of the patchouli plant rather than the aged, fermented distillate more commonly used in perfumery. Patchouli leaf is lighter, greener, and more herbal than traditional patchouli oil, with a fresh earthiness. It is used when a less dense, more transparent version of patchouli's characteristic warmth is desired.
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Madagascar Vanilla
Madagascar Vanilla
The world's dominant commercial vanilla variety, grown primarily in Madagascar, with a classic, balanced vanilla character: warm, sweet, and creamy with a woody undertone. Madagascar vanilla is the reference-point vanilla in perfumery, widely used for its excellent quality and reliable character. The benchmark against which other vanillas are measured.
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The RomanticBest match87% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Hedonist83% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Floral83%Jasmine90%White Floral80%Woody47%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
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Estee Lauder Modern Muse— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Modern Muse is $12.95. Without a coupon the lowest price is $12.95. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Estee Lauder fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Estee Lauder Modern Muse? +
$12.95 at FragranceShop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Estee Lauder Modern Muse smell like? +
Modern Muse launched in 2013 as Estee Lauder's fragrance for the contemporary woman, positioned as a modern take on classic femininity without the heaviness of traditional florals. The fragrance opens with mandarin orange, a bright citrus note that immediately signals freshness before the composition settles into its floral heart. Jasmine dominates here, layered with Chinese jasmine, tuberose, honeysuckle, and lily for a full-bodied white floral bouquet. The base grounds this sweetness with Madagascar vanilla, musk, and patchouli, creating a warm woody-amber foundation that prevents the fragrance from reading as purely innocent. The overall effect is a floral oriental that balances brightness with sensuality, leaning more polished than bohemian. This works best for someone who wants a mainstream feminine fragrance with actual depth, particularly those drawn to jasmine-forward compositions. It suits everyday wear and transitions well into evening, offering enough complexity to remain interesting on skin without demanding attention. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Homesteader, or The Hedonist, this will likely resonate.
What are the notes in Estee Lauder Modern Muse? +
Top: Mandarin Orange. Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Chinese Jasmine, Lily, Honeysuckle, Flower Petals, Tuberose. Base: Musk, Woody Notes, Patchouli, Patchouli Leaf, Amber, Madagascar Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Modern Muse? +
Estee Lauder Modern Muse belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Estee Lauder Modern Muse? +
Based on shared notes, Elie Saab Elie Saab Le Parfum Lumiere (Musk, Woody Notes, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum for women (Musk, Woody Notes, Tuberose, Mandarin Orange), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum Limited Edition for women (Musk, Woody Notes, Tuberose, Mandarin Orange), Armaf Le Parfait Pour Femme (Musk, Patchouli, Honeysuckle, Tuberose), Bvlgari Chill & Sole for women (Musk, Patchouli, Jasmine Sambac, Mandarin Orange) may smell similar to Modern Muse.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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