'Memorable' little known luxury scent 'great for all ages' now half price at Boots

Daily Record

04-07-2025

This Estée Lauder fragrance has been hailed as a "signature" for some perfume buffs.
Looking for a perfume that will be sure to attract attention? Then any bottle from Estée Lauder is considered to be the best of the best.
While there are many different scents to choose from, notably the iconic Youth Dew, there are a few lesser known alternatives that can often go by unnoticed, but are no less impactful.
One that has been hailed as "memorable" and "great for any age group" is the Modern Muse Eau de Parfum Spray. Even better, we know where shoppers can get their hands on a bottle for half-price right now.
High street favourite Boots is currently running a massive perfume sale, with a 50ml of this Estée Lauder scent now on offer for £42.50, down from £85, which is a deal not to be sniffed at.
A more modern fragrance for the luxury brand, Modern Muse was first launched in 2013 and was "inspired by the complexity of a modern woman". It's contrasting scent of sparkling florals and woods is said to be what makes it "recognizable" and "unique" from others on the market.
To represent her "creative energy" and "magnetic femininity", the perfume opens up on exotic mandarin, before blending into jasmine sambac, China absolute, fresh lily, honeysuckle, dewy petals and tuberose.
Soft musk, Madagascar vanilla, amber wood and patchouli then finish off the fragrance, adding depth that has been designed to represent a woman's style, strength and sensuality.
The bottle itself will also add a touch of luxury to any vanity table, as its slim, sleek design that has been topped with a bow-shaped lid in black and gold accents represents the brand's upper-class reputation.
For a similar unique scent, YSL's Black Opium Illicit Green boasts notes of zesty green fruits that have been mixed with a coffee base. At the moment, a 75ml is on offer at The Perfume Shop where it has been cut from £112 to £79.99.
Another scent that is said to have been inspired by the "playful energy" of women is Jimmy Choo's Fever Eau de Parfum. Offering main notes of plum, a 40ml is currently available on Amazon for £22.50, down from £51.
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Considering Estée Lauder's reputation, it's no surprise to hear that Modern Muse has earned a 4.6 rating based on over 1,200 reviews from Boots shoppers who have branded it as "beautiful" and "exquisite."
One perfume fan said: "Modern Muse is a scent that is light delicate and memorable. You know the scent that everyone asks 'You smells great, what are you wearing?' It's mellow enough to wear to a casual get together, yet sophisticated enough to wear to formal event."
A similar review read: "I love it. I would recommend this fragrance to women of all ages. It is a beautiful, memorable, long lasting fragrance and can be worn at any time of the day."
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Worth £56.99, the online delivery giant is offering this styling tool for just £19.99, reducing it by a staggering 65 percent and £37 overall.
Offering a stylish, sleek black design, it uses a power 2200W motor that delivers fast, efficient styling, with three heat and two speed settings having shoppers saying that it provides "super versatile" styling options.
Another key feature beauty buffs will love is the ionic conditioning that provides multiple benefits such as a faster drying time, all while leaving hair smoother, shinier and less damaged.
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Someone else impressed with the scent said: "This is a beautiful fragrance, my husband was very impressed. It's a modern fragrance with unique floral notes. I think I have found my new signature fragrance."
There have been a few shoppers who found the perfume to be too strong for them, as one left a two-star review that read: "The smell was a little too strong for my taste. I think that I would overwhelm if I were to wear it in a small room."
Although, someone else who was a fan said: "My mother began using Estee Lauder with the introduction of Youth Dew. She started me on Estee Lauder at age 12. Over the years, I have experienced many Estee fragrances, but none as exquisite as Modern Muse. This is my most favorite fragrance of all times. Bravo!"
Don't miss Boots' half-price deal on the Estée Lauder Modern Muse Eau de Parfum Spray (50ml) that is available now.