Estée Lauder Modern Muse: released in 2013, white floral, floral and musky, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Estée Lauder Modern Muse dupe we found is Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely — 86% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $95 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Estée Lauder Modern Muse dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Estée Lauder Modern Muse | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely | 86% | about $45* (−53%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Le Parfait Pour Femme | 85% | about $30 (−68%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Dossier Musky Musk | 85% | about $30* (−68%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Ajmal Raindrops | 84% | about $20* (−79%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Sheer | 82% | about $30 (−68%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
Evokes the airy jasmine and soft musky patchouli frame of Estée Lauder Modern Muse in a delicate, everyday floral profile.
It shares its woody, musky and powdery accords with Estée Lauder Modern Muse, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 8,717 community ratings.
A vibrant take on Estée Lauder Modern Muse with bright citrus notes leading into a lush jasmine and soft musk accord.
It shares its white floral, musky and animalic accords with Estée Lauder Modern Muse, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 164 community ratings.
A refined take on the floral musk family, mirroring the creamy white flowers and smooth woody base of Estée Lauder Modern Muse.
It shares its musky, woody and powdery accords with Estée Lauder Modern Muse, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 133 community ratings.
Captures a fresh floral-woody feel similar to Estée Lauder Modern Muse, balancing crisp fruits with elegant jasmine and clean patchouli.
It shares its floral, woody and fruity accords with Estée Lauder Modern Muse, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,535 community ratings.
Offers a sheer, sparkling interpretation of Estée Lauder Modern Muse with gentle white florals and subtle woody musk undertones.
It shares its white floral, musky and woody accords with Estée Lauder Modern Muse, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 387 community ratings.
Ajmal Raindrops, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Estée Lauder Modern Muse.
Ajmal Raindrops, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Estée Lauder Modern Muse.
Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Estée Lauder Modern Muse itself sells from $48.29 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely saves you about $75 a year against Estée Lauder Modern Muse. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Ajmal Raindrops comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Estée Lauder Modern Muse notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.