A confident floral woody musk that balances brightness and polish, Modern Muse opens with a lively touch of mandarin before moving into an elegant bouquet led by jasmine sambac, Chinese jasmine, lily, honeysuckle, and tuberose, then settles into a modern trail of musk, soft woods, patchouli, amber and vanilla. The idea is creative energy with poised strength, a versatile signature that feels luminous by day and quietly sensual by night.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2013. Perfumers Harry Fremont and Olivier Cresp.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Mandarin orange.
Heart: Jasmine sambac, Chinese jasmine, Lily, Honeysuckle, Tuberose, Flower petals.
Base: Musk, Woody notes, Patchouli, Patchouli leaf, Amber, Madagascar vanilla.
Story and Positioning
Modern Muse was presented as a new pillar built around a dual impression concept that contrasts a sparkling jasmine accord with sleek woods to express femininity and strength. It marked a headline fragrance moment for the house and later expanded into a full line that includes Modern Muse Chic, Modern Muse Le Rouge, Modern Muse Eau de Rouge, Modern Muse Nuit, and Modern Muse Le Rouge Gloss. If you enjoy radiant white florals polished with clean woods, Modern Muse sits in a similar style space to elegant floral woody icons while keeping its own streamlined personality.
Bottle and Design
A tall, clear glass bottle with soft, rounded sides lets a blush pink juice glow through while a glossy gold collar and the signature bow-inspired cap create a refined focal point. The bow design references the historic bow on Youth Dew and appears in a deep navy finish on Modern Muse editions, giving the bottle a chic graphic identity with real vanity presence. The slim profile offers an easy grip, and the spray-through cap keeps the silhouette seamless.
Country of Origin: United States.
Manufacturer: The Estée Lauder Companies.
Address: 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10153, United States.
Country of Manufacture: USA or Switzerland (Refer to the product box for the specific batch information)
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