Modern Muse Chic

A woody floral with a sweet, suede-soft base, Modern Muse Chic was released by Estée Lauder in 2014. Wood leads, with flowers strongly present, some sweetness and lighter musky, resinous and leathery touches.

It opens with plum for a ripe, jammy fruitiness and artemisia for a green, herbal bitterness. The heart is a creamy white-floral trio of jasmine sambac, tuberose and lily. The base is rich and layered: patchouli and ebony tree give dark, earthy wood, labdanum a resinous warmth, agarwood a touch of smoky depth, cashmere wood a soft, velvety woodiness, Madagascar vanilla creamy sweetness and suede and musk a smooth, skin-like finish.

People report long-lasting to moderate wear and a moderate trail that some find strong. It is voted for spring and winter and works by day or night, slightly favouring day. That suggests a versatile, polished floral for work and evenings, for someone who likes flowers with a warm, woody depth.

Modern Muse Chic — for women fragrance by Estée Lauder (released 2014). Top notes: Plum, Artemisia. Heart notes: Jasmine Sambac, Lily, Tuberose. Base notes: Musk, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Suede, ebony tree, Labdanum, Madagascar Vanilla. — Parfica open fragrance database