PlumOpens with
Jasmine SambacHeart
MuskDries down to
Harry FrémontThe nose · 87 fragrances · also made Florentine Iris (2012)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Estée Lauder · Sold as feminine
Modern Muse Chic
The quiet confidence of a well-curated wardrobe, where each piece whispers sophistication without trying too hard.
Full bottle: Mid-range tier, typically $40–100. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Modern Muse ChicMid-range · $40–100
40%Similar accords, often for lessBlack Stone · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014, Modern Muse Chic by Estée Lauder is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that embodies the essence of modern elegance. The composition opens with plum and artemisia, creating a subtle contrast between sweetness and herbal freshness. At its heart, jasmine sambac and tuberose weave together to form an intoxicating floral bouquet, while musk, cashmere wood, and patchouli anchor the base with warmth and depth. This fragrance reflects Estée Lauder's enduring commitment to sophisticated beauty and lasting appeal.
Apply Modern Muse Chic in light layers — the plum and artemisia top notes are fleeting but vibrant. Allow it to settle into your skin for about an hour before heading out; this ensures that the rich base notes of musk and cashmere wood come through, providing a lasting warmth.
Fig. 01 — Modern Muse Chic, Estée Lauder
Where to buy.
Wear it for a week first
A decant costs a fraction of a bottle and tells you how it lasts on your skin.
Live prices aren't shown yet. Each link opens that seller's own search; we may earn a commission.
Not sure it's you?
Five questions, about a minute, no account. You get a shortlist that fits how you actually wear fragrance.
Harry Frémont
A Cannes childhood, a lifetime of iconic scentsHarry Frémont is a Master Perfumer born in Cannes, France, who trained at ISIPCA in Versailles before joining Firmenich, where he won the Société Technique des Parfumeurs de France award in both 1984 and 1985.
The Modern Muse line
7 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Estée Lauder
More from the house · founded 1946 · United States
You Might Also Like
Chosen from what wearers say it smells like, what its fans also love, and its notes
Love it, not the price?
Matched by accords and notes. Sample first, then decide.
The originalModern Muse ChicEstée Lauder · Mid-range · $40–100Al Haramain PerfumesBlack StoneShares 4 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 3.88 (26)
With Estée Lauder Lauder for Men
Adds aromatic, green and earthy; shares patchouli and musk.
Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers
What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 21%.