Modern Muse Chic by Estée Lauder bottle
Estée Lauder

Modern Muse Chic

3.8/5 · 848 votes Feminine 2014
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Character

Longevity3.4/5
Sillage3.1/5
Day100
Night68
Fall97
Spring84
Winter74
Summer41
Our take

Plum and artemisia open with a sour-sweet, almost medicinal twist, a sharp little surprise before the white floral heart takes over. Jasmine sambac, lily, and tuberose pile on in a creamy, powdery wave, all soft edges and polite radiance. The dry down is where this fragrance gets interesting: cashmere wood and suede meet an unsettling animalic streak from labdanum and oud, with patchouli and vanilla smoothing it into something that feels like a velvet jacket with a small, dark secret. The overall character is a polished executive who keeps a leather journal full of messy handwriting. It skews mainstream but with a niche attitude in the base, though the synthetic sheen on the florals keeps it from feeling truly luxurious. Longevity is decent for a workday, about four to five hours, and sillage sits close to the skin a quiet whisper after the first burst. This suits someone who wants to smell put together but not demure, a woman who likes her florals with a touch of grit. Skip it if you need projection or if white flowers make your head ache. Wear it for spring afternoons or crisp fall days, ideally to the office or a lunch date where you want to be remembered without shouting.

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