NYC Exists For Men

NYC Exists revisits one of the great minimalist 90s unisex scents. It opens cool and green - mint, green notes and juniper over bergamot, mandarin and a touch of lavender, the crisp, slightly herbal start that gives CK Be its clean, androgynous freshness. The heart softens into a green-powdery floral of freesia, orchid, magnolia and jasmine threaded with juicy peach and fresh-cut grass, gentle and inoffensive, the quietly pretty middle the original is known for. It dries down to a soft, skin-like base of cedar, sandalwood, musk, amber, opoponax and vanilla - warm, powdery and understated. CK Be is itself a famously light EDT that some find fades within hours, so this dupe's modest projection and short-to-moderate longevity feel true to the original's character rather than a steep downgrade, though it reads a touch flatter and simpler. Best in spring, summer and mild autumn days, it is an easy, clean unisex everyday scent for casual days, the office and light sport - a recognisable, nostalgic budget stand-in for CK Be.