The Scent of Modern Muse / Be An Inspiration
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I remember when I was about 11
years old in primary school I used to sneak into my mother’s room and check out
her collection of perfumes and steal some. By steal, I mean I choose what I
like and I sprayed it all over me.
My favourite fragrances to steal
from my mother’s dressing table were the ones from Estee Lauder. Of course she
would know right after I sprayed them on me because of the smell that is all so
familiar to her. One day, she gave me Pleasures from Estee Lauder as a birthday
gift and I loved it very much.
So, when I was invited to the
launch of Estee Lauder’s new fragrance I was so excited to go.
“A Modern Muse is strong and confident, enhanced by her own intrinsic femininity and individual
style. She is the heroine of her own life, always following her own instinct.
She is an independent spirit who possesses a natural magnetism that draws
people in, inspires them with her smile, and speaks to them without saying a
word. She is memorable, a force of creative energy, a true inspiration to
others.”
Reading that makes me feel like I
want to be a Modern Muse!
It’s been 10 years since the last
launch of a major fragrance by Estee Lauder so I looked forward to smell the
new fragrance. Unfortunately, the launch fell on a day when I was in a country
far away from Malaysia. Last Friday. So, I couldn’t attend the event.
However, surprise surprise : ) I
managed to bag one bottle of the new fragrance as soon as I was back in Kuala
Lumpur. Yay.
First of all, I love the sleek and
modern packaging. It was presented in a lovely blush pink paperbag with deep
navy blue ribbons. The pink gives a soft and feminine aura while the navy blue
gives an aura of strength and confidence. Dramatic and classy. That’s how I
feel about it.
Packaging is very important don’t
you think? When I opened the same coloured carton in the paper bag I found a
card in it.
To my excitement, I saw Natalia
Vodianova as the face on the note inside the box! I have loved her since the
first time I saw her many, many years ago. She’s beautiful.
Here’s the
gorgeous campaign picture. I just love it so much! It was shot at Guggenheim museum.
Waiiitttt…
She looks a little different in the
awesome and captivating campaign video which you can see in the Modern Muse website www.esteelauder.my/modernmuse.
I googled about the face of the Modern
Muse fragrance. It is not Natalia Vodianova! My bad! She really looks like her.
Especially from the campaign photo!
Anyways, do watch it! I love the video.
The face and spokesmodel
of the new fragrance is actually the model, Arizona Muse. She is so gorgeous!
She looks smart and super confident in the video.
Glad I wasn’t the only one who
thinks that she resembles Natalia. I’m not alone in this because Anna Wintour
thinks so too!
Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of U.S Vogue said:
"When I look at Arizona, I see shadows
of Linda Evangelista and Natalia Vodianova, but most of all I see her, a
gorgeous, smart, grown-up. And how could anyone resist someone with that
name?".
Now we know that Estée Lauder couldn't.
So, 25-year old supermodel and mother to her 4-year old son Nikko,
Arizona Muse is the face of Estée
Lauder's new fragrance Modern Muse.
So, anyways, after being impressed with the packaging, I quickly tried
the fragrance on and sprayed it on my right wrist and gently warm them on my
left wrist. That is how you usually do it too right?
Verdict? Not like something I’ve ever smelt before. It is unique and it
smells lovely.
The husband loved it too. Now, that’s important!
It’s a strong scent, musky, yet
soft and it does makes me feel stronger and confident. Because the strong scent
is also really long-lasting. The first time I wore it 2 days ago, it lasted
throughout the whole day.
With the tagline ‘Be an inspiration’, Modern Muse aims to appeal to and
represent ‘the intriguing duality of today’s woman’. According to Estée Lauder
the modern muse is ‘the heroine of her own life, always following her own
instinct’. The modern muse certainly isn’t flashy; she has a more subtle charm:
“She is an independent spirit who possesses a natural magnetism that
draws people in, inspires them with her smile, and speaks to them without
saying a word.”
(From here )
“Modern Muse, a new fragrance that is inspired by the
intriguing duality of today’s woman and complements every aspect of her dynamic
life. This fragrance captures the essence of a Modern Muse with a Lush Floral Woody scent,
a true statement in modern luxury that conveys confidence, style and creativity
with a modern, youthful attitude.
Composed of
subtle contrasts and bold contradictions, Modern Muse reveals layers of strength and softness in an
appealing creative tension. Its innovative “dual-impression” structure invites women to connect with the
fragrance through two contrasting aspects: Sparkling Jasmine Accord and Sleek Woods
Accord.”
Here’s me trying to pose with my bottle of Modern Muse. I’m wearing my
new satin silk scarf from dUCkscarves.
Interested in winning a
Modern Muse gift set worth RM620? You can join the Instagram #mymodernmuse
contest by hashtagging your pictures of your Modern Muse!
Anyways, I have some good news to you fragrance
lovers.
I will also be giving away 5 bottles of Modern Muse.
How to enter the giveaway?
Just leave a comment below with your name, e-mail
and blog link (optional) and tell me why would you like a bottle of Modern Muse.
Then, post a photo on Instagram of or with the Modern Muse with
the hashtag #mymodernmuse #rNadiaMMM
What are you waiting for?
Go to the mall and go check it out! Smell the
perfume for yourself and you might just win this perfume for yourself!! Good
luck everyone!
Don't forget to hashtag #mymodernmuse #rNadiaMMM
Don't forget to hashtag #mymodernmuse #rNadiaMMM
PEACE & LOVE!
12 comments
modern muse makes me feel confident,fresh & sweet..it is so me..
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Nur Farahin Binti Jantan
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A bottle of Modern Muse could be as an inspiration to be strong and confident in facing today's modern lifestyle...
:)
Intan zulaiha samat
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This fragrance is instantly recognizable the moment you catch a whiff of it. I love how this unique scents lingers on my clothes, skin and head scarf. I feel so confident and strong like a real women should
Good day RNadia.
ReplyDeleteI would like to have a bottle of Modern Muse because:-
1. I've always liked to smell good and to be remembered for the fragrance's smell that I wear
2. I never own a bottle of Estee Lauder's fragrance before and would like to have a try.
3. Because of you, your product review about this Modern Muse makes me curious about this fragrance.
Wish you have a great day ahead.Love. =)
Cookies PY Chu
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I'd really like to have a bottle of Estee Lauder's Modern Muse due to it's dual impression. As the scent consists of both, sparking jasmine accord and sleek woods accord, I believe whenever I wear it, different people will be able to have different impression/perception on me - whether I'm a woman full of confident and able to make a great decision making or a soft and gentle person. Nonetheless, I'd like to inspire every woman to be strong and confident just like how Estee Lauder Modern Muse have had implied in the fragrance :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle Lim
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Hello! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a bottle of Modern Muse because it would be a great gift for myself as my birthday has just passed a week ago. Besides that, I really love the idea of being a modern muse and I hope If I get a chance to win this fragrance, it will be a daily reminder to inspire myself to stay independent and confident in every way!
Oh and I've tried the fragrance in the Estée Lauder kiosk yesterday and it really smells soooo good :')
I hope I have a chance to own this beautiful modern muse. Thanks Rnadia and Estée Lauder hehehe.
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Adele Chow
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I would like to have a bottle of modern muse as the scent just make a girl feel pretty- not too strong but has lasting power
ReplyDeleteNurul Adilla
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Hi dear,
ReplyDeleteI'd like to have a bottle of modern muse because i always wanted to smelled classy and recognized by people around me with that classy fragrance.
I rarely got to own branded expensive perfumes since its way beyond my ability to purchase such perfumes.its never been my necessity, but to buy one is always been in my dreams.so yea, it can only be my 'wants'. :) So by all means, perhaps i could give it a try here, in case my luck to win a bottle of Estèe Lauder modern muse is with me. And i definitely gonna spread the words to all my colleagues and relatives to smell good with the perfume i could possibly won here.
Thanks for offering this opportunity, may god bless u. Have a good day ahead! :)
Farahdilahzety
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Hi Nadia. Can I know where can I buy the duckscarves?
ReplyDeleteI deserve to win a bottle of Estee Lauder's Modern Muse due to the fact that it express the duality of the composition. A combination scent of sparkling jasmine which symbolizes femininity and sleek wood which represent strength.
ReplyDeleteModern Muse is an ideal fit for me as it represents my personality of independence & self-confidence. It's sophisticated blend has the ability to set my mood and my spirit at that moment. It's that scent that can really change how I'm feeling and makes me feel great about myself.
I want to inspire other women to be just as strong and confident about themselves and I strongly believe with Estee Lauder's Modern Muse, it would greatly provide a huge impact to all women out there.
As the saying goes, strength and confidence is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. :)
Joyce Cheah
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I would like to have the brand new Modern Muse to smell good for my husband! :D
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