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.

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.

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!

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 ❤

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.

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.

Don’t be fooled by the initial spray, & don’t be afraid of this patchouli (9 times out of 10 I hate it) this dries down to something calm, blue, warm & downright addictive. Every time I smelled my arm I immediately wanted to smell it again. You crave the scent of this perfume. I can see myself really falling in Love with this one 💙

Again, another one I was surprised to love. I mostly blind purchased this today (for $30, no less) after doing a quick spritz on my knuckle. The sales assistant described it as 'something different' and I don't agree, but I do enjoy it nonetheless. It lasts, is that perfect balance between vanilla and floral. Pretty and fun.

Purchased a bottle on Ebay and never expected it to be so good! Wow.... I agree with many others...why, oh why would EL discontinue this? It would be a best seller even today!! I'm happy to have my bottle and will use it sparingly as it will no longer be found in a few short years. Sad... :(

This is so beautiful. Awesome blind-buy. If u love vanilla n Oriental scents, this is right up your alley. I also have it layered with Alien Essence Absolue and together, to die for. So happy w this purchase. Smells very rich and more expensive than the $33 I paid for it.

I love it. On me, it's boozy vanilla with spices. Here where I live it's kinda hard to get it, but fortunately I managed to get a 100ml bottle and now I got a 50ml backup. It reminds me of TF Noir pour femme but in my opinion it's better. The longevity is way better too.

Christmas was in mind, when I tried it. Glorious, smokey, warm, inviting. Something sweet opoponax, sligthly resinous, ambery ligth. Almost gourmand, but grown-up, special, well-behaved, and interesting. I find it similar to Juicy Couture Gold with less caramell.

So incredibly lovely from someone who is not a big fan of vanilla fragrances. This is a creamy strong tonka with lots of musk and sandalwood, some patch to deepen it and some intricately woven underlying florals. So rich. I'm surrounded by a cloud of comfort.

Love ❤️ Slightly sweet incess like (or amber) I like it a lot, elegant cozy not overwhelming, got compliments and I'm going to buy a second bottle soon For fall or winter Edit : for me overwhelming is LVEB It's like vainilla with some dark side

If anyone was wondering, the Kayali Velvet Santal is a very similar but more masculine-leaning version of this perfume. I've been mixing it with the regular Modern Muse perfume, and so far it's the closest I can get to replicating this one.

Am I the only one who smells raspberry here? Like a vanilla raspberry dessert, springled with sugar powder and some tonka beans shavings, with a cup of cammomile tea beside. One of my favourites for winter.

My mom thrifted this perfume a couple years ago and I finished it about 2 years ago :,( it was so warm and yummy! I miss it because it lingers so much and its smells really nice. Sad they’ve discontinued

An oriental spicy fragrance. It's the perfect combo of masculine and feminine energy. In the dry down it gives off boozy vanilla mixed with tobacco. Overall very Middle Eastern vibes.

My personal opinion - absolutely stunning fragrance! Different and mysterious. Silage is fantastic on me. One of the very few fragrances I was stopped and asked what perfume I wear.

This is the perfect perfume for a night out. Sexy and mature. There's almost a hint of masculine probably from the tonka bean, sandalwood and musk. I love it.

Very cozy and comfortable scent . I am a fan of tonka beans in fragrance and here it is very prominent and I love it . It is warmer Magie Noire to me ...

In the same scent family with Guess seductive noir, but not dupe, this is WAY BETTER. I don't think Guess seductive noir saves you if you miss this.

I just can’t get over that this is discontinued, years have passed and my heart is still broken. I wish I could smell it again... 🥀

This is my absolute Fave perfume it's beautiful. I'm so sad that is now discontinued, cant find it anywhere :(

I swear I can smell lavender. tonka and lavender with sandalwood. it's the best of the Muse range IMO.

Looking to sell my bottle. Comes in full presentation and it’s a partial. Shipping to UK only

Beautiful bottle & fragrance.Projection is great,lingers very well☺.Absolutely fabulous❤

I find it very similar to Tom Ford Noir pour femme :) it remind me immediately of that

Oh my god, I love it, it reminds me Carolina Herrera CH woman but not the same.

Stunning! Great price and it smells expensive! Tonka soft goodness!!!

Lucky post right before me. Can't wait to try this! Sounds amazing.

Smells like Lolita Lempicka Perfume in the darker purple bottle.

Having tested Modern Muse Chic and other Estee Lauder fragrances I thought this time to wear Modern Muse Nuit. See what this one has to tell. Now, I'm far from dissapointed from havind discovered a sweeter Alien Mugler. The opening of MMN is sweet, juicy and caramelic, mellow like LVEB Absolue flanker, some pungent fruity coctail mess, inbetween grape and pomegranate, nondescript condenced fruity juicy opening. Far from sygary but sweet nonetheless. Nothing to worry though because at a second phase, the juice turns into perfumey: jasmine, somewhere I sense some orange blossom hints, white floral definitely but honeyed. You don't completely lose the sweet part but don't ever think it takes the whole stage. Drydown is the heady jasmine with a smokey amber along with a moderate melted caramel feel. At times I also get a vague rubber-car tire note as well. That's what differentiates it from Alien, it's a tad sweeter, of course it projects way less, but lasted up to six hours, which is enough to pass the test. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So, I decided to write the fragrance review first, before continuing to the second part of this post, which is to bring some attention to what's happening in the description of Fragrantica for MMN. I honestly tested the perfume without seeing any information about it, nothing, nada, it wasn't even on my testing list for that day. And what I got as a result did not smell anything like the description above, I mean more notes added, the description adds berries(?), wth? Did they reformulate already? I don't think so, as I went straight to the official uk site, and the greek too, but that's just a translation of the uk one; also I did not see MMN on the estee lauder.com, I guess that's the USA site. Whatever, they claim that MMN is a floriental to which I wholeheartedly agree, it's by definition floral oriental. And the notes listed are these: ●Rum Accord ●Jasmine Absolute ●Sandalwood ●Musk ●Amber I'm sorry but the notes arrangement that Fragrantica presents would result into a completely different perfume that's far from what I'm smelling.

Estee lauder Modern Muse Nuit has nothing to do with other members of Modern Muse family.I guess it acts differently on different people,unlike others I don't find it much sweet or much floral.heliotrope is easily detectable but there's just slightest hint of jasmine on my skin.true star is tonka bean here,but I can't deny important roles of vanilla,patchouli and sandalwood too.dominant patchouli and sandalwood can easily make me hate a perfume but there's nothing to hate here.It's such a smooth and comforting scent.MMN also has definitely a strong aromatic undertone thanks to chamomile which I find very pleasant. It's darkish but also powdery and subtle scent reminds me Givenchy l'anje noir and Lolita lempicka l'eau de Minuts(at least the 2013 version which I have).I also agree that it brings Mon Guerlain and TF Noir Pour Femme to mind.not that they smell the same,just that they belong to the same family of powdery,slightly smokey vanilla-tonka blended with some woody and aromatic notes.yes,I feel something smokey here,as if it's blended with a tiny bit of black licorice and myrrh and I find something dark chocolate-like(tonka bean? or patchouli?)and as mentioned by fellow fragranticans something like lavender. The overall scent is warm,subtle and creamy.yummy but in an adult,non-syrupy sweet way.addictive and seductive as well as cozy and soothing.It's different with routine floral/fruity/gourmand feminine fragrances and I believe that a man can pull it off Longevity is really good but sillage doesn't past moderate on me.It's better suited for colder months of year.while it's different with my typical favorites,I'm happy to have it and like and crave it sometimes. It's love it's bottle and it's liquid's color.

This is a going out to the club type of perfume. This perfume kind of reminds me of Stash by SJP. I used to own that and loved it but it gave me a headache so I gave it to a friend. It doesn't smell exactly like Stash, that's not what I am saying but they have similarities because they are both very woody and very aromatic. I think both Stash and Modern Muse Nuit are seductive perfumes but not in the same way Youth Dew and Opium are. I own Youth Dew, and Opium love them both and I am Gen X, probably the tale end of their consumer base (Opium has done well w/ the younger crowd w/ their flankers) Stash and Modern Muse Nuit starting point of consumer attraction was Gen X but both smell like they wanted a huge slice of the next generations business as well. The reason I say that is because this is very unisex, it will attract men and some men will also want to wear this as well. And that unisex appeal has been a huge trend in perfume in the last 2 decades and has only grown stronger. My husband even said we could share this perfume and he is right, it is that woody, spicy and aromatic. Opium and Youth Dew are sweeter more floral and use very sweet spices like cinnamon. Anyway if you love Stash by SJP and can't find a replacement at a price you can afford since it is discontinued give Modern Muse Nuit a try. Fragrancenet has travel sprays (I got one to try before I bought a full size) for like $12. This could be the replacement you have been looking for at a price that won't hurt the wallet.

Update: Anyone that ever reads my reviews can probably see a pattern lol; if I say " I mightget this one day.." It pretty much means that in a few weeks I'm gonna cave in and buy it lol. I got a big bottle of this online for a good price ( me trying to justify yet another perfume purchase) Forgot about the comparison to Black Orchid, it never settled on my skin that way again since i tested it in store.. It actually reminds me of a lot of Mon Guerlain but without the lavender. The tonka bean is heavy here, a sweet nutty vanillic Tonka with rum and something else I can't quite explain..i think its the chamomile; an almost hay- like, dry note that gives some complexity and settles down the sweetness. I don't wear at night, only because it's not really heavy enough to me for a nighttime fragrance. But I do find myself wearing it a lot during the day and it lasts quite a long time so I'm pretty happy with it. I can't really see myself ever actually getting through the whole 100ml bottle though.