Modern Muse Nuit

Sorry for the duplicate post! I read the reviews and figured I would give it a go as a blind buy since most people seemed happy with it or at worst underwhelmed. I ordered a small sampler and waited on a chilly day as patch and I have a love/hate relationship on warmer days. One spray to the wrist and it quickly settled into a warm cloud of deliciousness. Honestly I fell in love almost immediately and within ten minutes I was ready to buy a large bottle. Kind of like meeting someone and knowing you don't know them that well to like them so much but by gosh, you just do! The chemistry just clicks! I waited to see if the patch would grow into a cloying, dirty annoyance as it sometimes does but to my pleasant surprise it stayed linear. Just as when you wait fearfully for your new potential partner's darker, dirtier elements to emerge - but alas what you see (or smell) is what you get! No surprises here but sometimes you just want a straight forward partner eh hem, perfume that reliably delivers and is of some quality! The chamomile is really the star IMO as it warms up everything and takes the other notes to a new level. I concur with another reviewer in that it is definintely a comforting scent. If sipping chamomile tea under a soft blanket with candles lit had a scent this would be it. The sillage is moderate to strong as only one spray on the wrist reached my nose for hours. It projected a good 8 hours and is still a close skin scent over 12 hours later as I write. It reminds me of some older 80's perfumes - some well done, some a little cheap perhaps, but nonetheless this one is sophisticated. Though I don't have a Swiss lover to provide feedback from the male perspective as Bee-young-ka so amusingly shared, I did however receive a compliment from a fellow gas station patron while wearing this. I was told that I smelled good and looked beautiful and he offered to throw away the trash in my hand. So that's something LOL. A safe blind buy, consistent progression in scent over time, appropriate for any environment and day or evening. I just committed to a 3.4 oz bottle! I like that it's not readily available in the U.S. and a bit obscure. I think this one will be my new fall/winter signature for daily wear!

Classy as fuck. Clean, cold, smoky and spicy on a bed of vanilla and flowers. Sandalwood, sandalwood, sandalwood. So impressive. A proper skin scent. Effortlessly chic. A hint of powder developing after the crystal clear opening. The progression of the notes is just beautiful. I hardly ever think a name is fitting, but Modern Muse Nuit is a great name for this scent. It's both modern, mystical and an evening scent. Not for young girls I'd say. Kendall Jenner seems too young, but as a Dark Swan I can see why that would make sense. On a teen or someone barely in their twenties this scent would translate as dark and powerful. Modern Muse Nuit is quite timeless and ageless, but it's probably ideal between 27-60 when it translates as good taste. I don't get chamomile or hay on me. There was a hint of it after about 5 minutes but it disappeared just as quickly because this scent is like a dark train passing slowly on a cold summer night. Strangely, it starts out very cool but then heats up as time passes, activating a second wave of smoke and spice. Projection is quite demure, I'd say a foot or so (30cm). It keeps close, like a smoky veil, there for people who lean in. I love it. Boyfriend immediately took to it and deemed it 8.5/10 "or even higher". I think it's a 9.5/10. EDIT: 4 years after the release there aren't even 400 votes for it. Baffling. This is pure signature material averaging 4.07/5 and rightly so. Get it while you can. EDIT2: It's a couple of weeks later and I'm OBSESSED. Smoky sexiness, hallelujah. I love to spray on my hair and skin, because on my hair it doesn't develop much further and it compliments the development on my skin so well, I can't even tell you. It's just incredible. Love love love. Yes, it's an evening scent, but like KathieA, I also wear this when it's hot and I don't care. There's this extra dimension when worn during a heatwave. SO GOOD I CAN'T EVEN.

Truly a sensual "Nuit" perfume, but in my mind, this is more for an intimate setting in front of the fireplace than for wild parties. I think it's the chamomile note that makes the difference, it adds a calming, slightly herbal tone to the blend of vanilla, spicy-sweet tonka and intoxicating jasmine. There is also a short visit of fresh citrus in the opening. Patchouli, sandalwood and a hint of musk support the scent in the base without dominating it. This flanker hasn't got much in common with Modern Muse, it's more in the vein of Addict, Manifesto L'Elixir and similar nighttime vanilla and jasmine fragrances. I don't find it extremely similar to Noir Pour Femme, but they are distantly related. This has a touch of Mon Guerlain, too. The chamomile in MMN has a similar relaxing feel to the lavender in MG. It's not a dupe for anything, but if you like the mentioned fragrances it's unlikely you'll hate this. There is some controversy about the listed notes in the reviews, so I did a little research. The articles about this when it was launched, which are surely based on press releases directly from Lauder, contain all the notes listed on this page (cassis, mandarin, chamomile, heliotrope, jasmine, tonka, vanilla, patch, amber, sandal and musk). But they also brought a simplified notes list into circulation, like many companies do nowadays. In the end, all notes lists are descriptions and not to be confused with exact ingredient lists. But I think in this case the long version is more helpful to get a picture of the scent, mainly because tonka and chamomile are very important in this. No matter what they really used to make this scent, it's a beautiful creation that I love.

Modern Muse Nuit is, without any doubt, the best of the Modern Muse line! A very heavy, warm spicy, aromatic, balsamic, ambery, powdery deliciousness! God, it’s so strong and so beautiful! This is a powerful perfume, the type that announces your presence in a room before you’re being seen if you get what I mean.... I am astonished that Estee Lauder has put on market something so intoxicating. Their usual scents are more easy going, lighter and crowd pleasers. Modern Muse Nuit smells as amazing as a vanilla niche scent. It’s truly an addictive perfume, smooth, interesting and sensual. What makes this vanilla unique is the combination of camomile, heliotrope, cassis leaf and patchouli. These notes are not strong enough to overpower the tonka beans and vanilla as the star notes, but give them a beautiful contrast and depth. Also, fragrances with patchouli in the base notes seem to be long lasting from my experience! Performance is strong enough to fill a room with a few sprays. Sillage is moderate to strong and lasts on clothes for days and days. When I have bought my bottle is was priced well for the quality and the intensity of the scent. From what I’ve noticed, it’s very likely that it was discontinued! What a surprise...

Thanking Estee Lauder on my bare knees for this I was looking for something special, something different. Came across Modern Muse Nuit in the pharmacy and fell in love with it. First attracted by its looks, later head over heels with the personality. The bottle is incredible with the blue fluid and it matches the dark and mysterious scent this is. It is feminine with a unisex touch. Modern Muse Nuit has a vibe of confidence and sensuality to it, truly irresistible. It is very outspoken and therefore not for everyone, but according to me and people around me, this fragrance is divine. I can go on and tell you about the notes, yet with a fragrance like this the only thing relevant, is the emotion and feelings it draws out. Honestly, I think it is the best fragrance that was made in years... I have been craving a perfume that knocks me off my feet for a while now and it seems that I found it.

I have already reviewed that I liked this fragrance after testing it while on holiday. I'm not fussed with the other flankers, vinyl note or not. I kept my tester strip and sniffed it till it wore out thinking what a great tonka scent. It finally turned up in the shops out here and I bought it straight away. On paper I swear I can smell tonka/lavender but on my skin it's amazing, like fine bitter chocolate, My Swiss Lover who is rarely articulate when asked if he approves of (another) new scent said "This makes me think of when I was young". This is high praise considering he mostly responds to the question of what does this smell like to you? "?Parfum?" I could not be more happy with my purchase, expensive but well worth it. I could see this being used so often as to become my signature in the future. Scent 10/10 Bottle 10/10

So nicely constructed!! I love the smell of Muse Nuit, it has an aromatic vibe throughout, must be the camomille, it has also a freshness, the scent isn't heavy, although it has that oriental undertone..it is a great balance of floral and woodsy notes, never too thick, or heavy..although I am not a big patchouli fan, it works in Muse Nuit the patchouli is present , warm, but not earthy...I don't find it be a dry dirty patchouli like in Angel..this fragrance is rounded and feminine, beautifully crafted, the most interesting of the Muse versions..it is mùch smoother than the TF creations..it envelops the skin of a warm sensuous veil..I find it has some resemblance to Cavalli Nero Assoluto, in the warm woodsy vibe.. Happy to own it!!

This smells on me like Christmas morning, delicious vanilla/cinnamon/caramel/tangerine/spice/frosty winter air-assosiations. Ideal for cold winter days and cosy evenings/parties with family and friends. Though I really can't picture this on me on a warm summer day because it's just associated with December's cosy gloom and party atmosphere. Longevity is enormous!! It stays on my wrist even the next evening after 2 showers and many handwashes!! I can't call this a unique scent, it's another Black Opium/Poison Girl sort of thing, but very well made, with good longevity. Ideal for now (december) if you're looking for alternative to the above mentioned Black Opium.

Quel parfum délicieux! La tonka est l’acteur principale de cette fragance, il est sucré lourd - vanillé. Il est dans la même veine que Dior Addict ou encore poison girl, c’est un parfum plus mature mais extrêmement agréable à porter. Sa tenue est parfaite, très longue et son sillage peut remplir une pièce. Si vous aimez les deux parfums que j’ai mentionné ci dessus, je pense réellement que celui ci peut être un coup de foudre pour vous. Il est gourmand mais pas un gourmand commercial. Je le trouve hyper classe. Je le vois porter en soirée chic et petite robe noir ou lors du réveillon de Noël. Essayer le car il en vaut terriblement la peine :)

Yes yes yes! I love this. Definitely a warm, balsamic, powdery vanilla scent. My only gripe is that it isn't stronger, because I had to douse myself in this and it still stayed so soft! Twelve hours after spraying, however, I can still faintly smell this on my skin and it's very marshmallowy. Freaking yum. This isn't widely available in the U.S. that I can tell, at least not in stores, so I bought mine (blind) online. I'd love to find a body lotion as well but cannot locate at this point. I'm baffled at the reviews that this is strong. I want more, more, more! Anyway, if you love vanilla, this is a must-sniff.

I really like this. I got a sample through the door this morning and I'm hooked already. I can already hear my bank manager groaning. I get sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla more than anything else, resulting in a welcome different take on the more mainstream powdery fragrances. It's nice to have something a little different available. One frugal spray is all it takes to set this scent free, it's big, attractive and it lasts well. This will get many compliments because it's a head turner. My nose tells me this would be perfect for men too. All that in one spray! Value for money indeed!

Got my hands on this precious beauty and oh my god, this is so dark, sensual and addictive! The first day I sprayed it my boyfriend went totally crazy and complimented my great fragrance 5 or 6 times! And now EVERY time I spray it he goes absolutely crazy and keeps sniffing me all the time. Sounds creepy, right?! I have owned many fragrances (and few boyfriends, haha) but this is the first time when anything like that happens. This fragrance is real magic! This will be the ultimate man magnet scent - wear it on a date or a night out and be sure that every male around you will go crazy.

Gorgeous deep vanilla with chamomile--such an enjoyable, beautiful blend. Love it in the Winter. Guess Seductive Noir is not like this at all! This is so much better. GSN smells like the stick in a Fun Dip package (chalky vanilla candy) to me and barely lasts. This one is even amazing to wear in Summer heat. I get a smokey/Incense facet (so beautiful!) on my skin but it does NOT have incense noted(!!?). It's a little smokey, a little sweet...such an extravagant vanilla! Lucious and addictive.

This is a awesome Tonka perfume, The only reason I parted with it was, I wasn't real keen on the opening note, but I actually regret selling this one because I have very fond memories of the drydown. It's so deep and dark Tonka it's like a elixir maple syrup type vanilla, if that makes sense. I believe many men who love super sweet perfumes like Animale Animale, A*men ect should sample this. Update I ended up replacing my bottle because I kept thinking of the gorgeous drydown. A love for me ❤

I've reviewed this before n I'm back lol. Ok so I love this frag, so much. I don't like the fact that it is soft n not loud but maybe that's what makes it great. Because, today I pretty much sprayed 1/4 of a 1.7 ouncer on hoping to make it louder n longer n it backfired. It smells soapy now n I hate that. I have jelearnedy lesson n thinking it's the chamomile that us irritating me. Use this w a light hand! It is beautiful when applied normally (my normal 5-6 sprays w a light frag).

I swapped a face care product that I got as a gift and I didn't need with this one during Christmas, but I just started wearing it the other day. I wanted something woodier than my usual oriental florals. I think I got it right. Although I like it a lot, I think that Estee Lauder somehow misses that vibe that's present in pretty much everything french. It smells good but it doesn't exactly smell expensive. Silage is ok, longevity not that much. I don't think I will purchase again.

This is a deep chamomile and spicy sandalwood vanilla that leans slightly masculine/unisex. The opening is strong and spicy, but the drydown is gorgeous. Think of a chamomile vanilla tea. This instantly reminded me of my sister who used to wear TF Noir Pour femme, which I recently purchased, they share that same deep vanilla drydown. I prefer this and it has better performance than TF also. Seductive, confident, winter scent. Really enjoyed this but will not repurchase.

They managed to make Modern Muse sexy, classy and at once magical. This is my favourite of the Modern Muse collection, and I reserve it for midnight rendezvous and stargazing events ONLY. The sweet, heady floral opening gives way to something dark, alluring. Like a mirage at night, it is illusory and vague, almost fairylike. Would recommend to any girlies trying to capture the feeling of watching Coraline for the first time, would not recommend to casual wearers.

This is really good stuff. Dark, sensual and mysterious. Definetely some dna from the original modern muse. Sexy and mature scent for adult women who is not afraid to be a little loud. Heavy tonka, patchouli, sweet vanilla, amber, sandal wood and heliotrope. Very well blended and highly addictive. Silage is heavy and longevity is amazing on me. Love love love.

Why oh whyyyyyy did they discontinue this?! One of the best Estee Lauder fragrances of all time in my opinion. It's such a sexy, warm, dark vanilla, tonka bean scent and really just delicious. The lasting power and silage on this perfume is next level. I think it could be unisex too. It's one of my top ten perfumes and i'm truly gutted it's been discontinued.