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Modern Muse by Estēe Lauder

Estēe Lauder· 2015· Parfum

Modern Muse

7.63.5KTypically ~$113

Opens on mandarin orange, settles into a musk-floral base. Best in fall, made for dates.

FloralWoodyPowderySyntheticSweet

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin Orange

Heart notes

Jasmine Sambac Chinese Jasmine Lily Honeysuckle Flower Petals Tuberose

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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