Red CurrantOpens with
Bulgarian RoseHeart
Madagascar VanillaDries down to
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Estée Lauder · Sold as feminine
Modern Muse Le Rouge
The vibrant energy of an urban evening, where each note is a brushstroke on a canvas of modern elegance.
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 Le RougeMid-range · $40–100How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2015, Modern Muse Le Rouge by Estée Lauder is an Oriental Floral fragrance that encapsulates the essence of modern femininity. The composition opens with a burst of red currant and raspberry, creating a vibrant fruity contrast against its rich floral heart. Bulgarian rose and May rose combine with jasmine and magnolia petals to form a lush bouquet, while pink pepper and saffron add subtle spice. The base notes of Madagascar vanilla, ambrette, patchouli, and vetiver provide warmth and depth, grounding the fragrance in a sensuous musky embrace.
This fragrance blooms slowly and lasts well into the night. Apply two sprays to pulse points for a balanced scent that evolves from fruity freshness to warm musk throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Modern Muse Le Rouge, Estée Lauder
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Honorine Blanc
The quiet revolutionaryHonorine Blanc is a perfumer at Firmenich who has quickly established herself as one of the most talented noses of the newer generation.
Co-created with Harry Frémont
The Modern Muse line
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Designer Estée Lauder
More from the house · founded 1946 · United States
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 18%.