MiN NEW YORK 2014 EDP

U ££ Acquired

OLD SCHOOL BENCH

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MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. OLD SCHOOL BENCH opens with Angelica, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Woody Notes, Chocolate, Geranium, and Beeswax, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Vanilla. MiN NEW YORK's OLD SCHOOL BENCH carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a truly divisive scent. It's an artistic, melancholic journey back in time to dusty old classrooms and ancient timber, but don't expect a crowd-pleaser. You'll either love its stark, nostalgic narrative or find it utterly unwearable.
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  • Classic
  • Edgy
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  • Masculine
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OLD SCHOOL BENCH Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it suitable for formal or contemplative settings where it won't overpower. The unique, somewhat challenging profile means it's less ideal for dates or casual wear where universal appeal is often preferred.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

OLD SCHOOL BENCH opens with a surprisingly sharp, almost astringent blast of angelica and bright bergamot before quickly settling into its central woody, boozy core. Rich rum and a distinct beeswax note mingle with earthy patchouli and dry cacao, evoking old furniture and forgotten spaces. The base grounds everything with deep cedar and vetiver, subtly sweetened by vanilla, creating a contemplative and enduring trail that smells like history itself.

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