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Estée Lauder Modern Muse vs Le Labo Lys 41
Lys 41 for the community favourite, Modern Muse for the value.
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Notes
Top
Mandarin Orange
Heart
Jasmine SambacChinese JasmineLilyHoneysuckleFlower PetalsTuberose
Base
MuskWoody NotesPatchouliPatchouli LeafAmberMadagascar Vanilla
Accords
White floral
100%
Floral
50%
Musky
47%
Woody
44%
Animalic
44%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Modern Muse by Estée Lauder is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Modern Muse was launched in 2013. Modern Muse was created by Harry Fremont and Olivier Cresp. Top note is Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac, Chinese Jasmine, Lily, Honeysuckle, Flower Petals and Tuberose; base notes are Musk, Woody Notes, Patchouli, Patchouli Leaf, Amber and Madagascar Vanilla. Estée Lauder presents Modern Muse, the first major perfume launch in the last decade since Beyond Paradise from 2003 (wwd). This perfume is Estée Lauder’s attempt to climb back to the top of the perfume houses. Modern Muse symbolizes what it means to be an independent and self-confident woman today, sure of herself and her style. It is a confidence that inspires.Perfumer Harry Fremont tried to express the duality of the composition by creating a two accord composition of sparkling jasmine (which symbolizes femininity) and sleek woods (representing strength). The first accord, accord of jasmine, blends exotic notes of mandarin, tuberose, fresh lily, honeysuckle, dewy petals, Sambac jasmine and Chinese Sambac jasmine absolute. The sleek woods accord combines two types of patchouli, Madagascar vanilla, amber wood and soft musk.Model Arizona Muse (whose name fits perfectly) is the face of the new fragrance. The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
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Notes
———Accords
White floral
100%
Tuberose
59%
Animalic
46%
Vanilla
45%
Musky
41%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Lys 41 by Le Labo is a Floral fragrance for women. Lys 41 was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Daphné Bugey.
Notes in Common
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No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Modern Muse
Mandarin OrangeJasmine SambacChinese JasmineLilyHoneysuckleFlower PetalsTuberoseMuskWoody NotesPatchouliPatchouli LeafAmber+1 more
Only in Lys 41
Rating
3.79vs4.13
Ratings
3,812vs2,251
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2013vs2013
Which should I buy?
Lys 41 for the community favourite, Modern Muse for the value.
- Lys 41 is rated higher by the community: 4.13 from 2,251 ratings, against 3.79 from 3,812.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Modern Muse and "long lasting" for Lys 41.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring first.
- Le Labo is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Estée Lauder is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Lys 41 if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Modern Muse if value for money matters most.