Moon Dust is the last chapter of Volume 1 of MiN’s Scent Stories. It was said that the moon smells of gunpowder after a desert rain. Mysterious. Futuristic. Poetic. Top: Coriander, Mineral Accord & Carrot Seed Heart: Flint, Ozone & Tobacco Base: Benzoin, Earth & Black Musk The initial spray reveals the fiery temper of the perfume which reminds me of a bonfire on the beach, smoky, wild, salty and full of promise. The coriander and carrot seed add a hint of spiciness and the to

Perfume of the week and Scent Stories come into one for the 10th Chapter of Volume 1 of the SCENT STORIES Collection which is Onsen. Inspired by Japanese volcanic hot springs, ONSEN evokes communion with nature. This potion is mineral, dynamic, ritualistic& transcendent. Top: Absinthe, Bergamot, Fennel, Rosemary, Thyme & Tarragon Heart: Pine Needles, Cypress & Marine Notes Base: Oak Moss, Vetyver & Ambergris I’ve never visited Japan (yet!) but from the photos and travel docum

Dahab is the 9th Chapter of Volume 1 of the SCENT STORIES Collection. DAHAB means "time goes", it's where the desert meets sea & stars. Oud burns in the distance, mingles with the warm spicy air. The notes are: Top: Galbanum, Cinnamon, Saffron, Lime & Nutmeg Heart: Frankincense, Benzoin, Cypress & Geranium Base: Cedarwood, Musk, Amber & Oud (Agarwood) I’ve never been to the desert. I know however the scent of hot sand mingled with the ozonic sea breeze smell and this is exact

Old School Bench is the 8th Chapter of Volume 1 of the SCENT STORIES Collection. “A noir memory of young artists etching in school. Pencil shavings, charcoal on paper, blackboards & vintage desks.” The notes are: Top: Lemon, Bergamot & Angelica Root Heart: Geranium, Rum, Cocoa & Wood Wax Base: Cedarwood, Vanilla, Patchouli & Vetyver Experimenting with images and smells, hence the name #ScentStories, MiN New York try with scent story no.8 to bring into life the smell of an old

Perfume of the week coincides with Chapter 6 of the MiN Scent Stories, BARREL, a warm leathery fragrance. “A slight floral opening gives way to bold, beautiful notes. Peaty, smoky, smooth & earthy, the scent of the selfless vessel, incubating the finest spirits throughout the years.” The notes are: Top: Absinthe, Coriander & Pink Peppercorn Heart: Rum, Myrrh & Orange Blossom Base: Oak Barrel, Leather, Vanilla, Patchouli & Vetyver The weather has turned to full autumn mode, wi

Chapter 4 of the MiN Scent Stories continues with Momento, a floral aldehydic fragrance. "A perfume of heritage, the scent evokes flashbacks of faded memories. A scent of love& happiness. A familiar childhood place. Timeless. All good things." The notes are: Top: Absinthe, Bergamot, Lemon, Aldehydes & Tarragon Heart: Lavender, Rose, Jasmine & Verbena Base: Gaiac Wood, Oppoponax & Patchouli Momento is powerful, like the memories it wants to evoke. It opens with an overpowering

Chapter 4 of the MiN Scent Stories continues SHAMAN, a mysterious and intoxicating fragrance. “Magical, mystical time travellers. Guardians of sacred spirits. Otherworldly, this love potion is sensual & infinite.” The notes are: Top: Violet Leaf, Mandarin & Cardamom Heart: Frankincense, Cistus-labdanum, Nutmeg & Rose Absolute Base: Ambergris, Patchouli, Styrax & Honey Truly magical perfume, spicy, deep and intoxicating. This is how and old wooden chest carrying silk goods wra

Volume 1 Chapter 3 of the MiN Scent Stories continues The Botanist, a green & herbal aromatic fragrance. “A perfume of fruit & flowers with an earthy finish. All day, every day- dirt, petals & roots.” The notes are: Top: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Peppercorn & Apple Heart: Peony, Cypress, Lily of the Valley & Rose Base: Vetiver, Musk & Ambergris It opens with a blast of vetiver, green and earthy, the apple enhancing the greenness and the grapefruit the sharpness. It softens a

Volume 2 of the MiN Scent Stories continues with a marine themed perfume called Long Board. The name alone puts you in the mood: “Salty Surf. Warm Sun on bare skin. Sea birds sing as the ocean whispers. Balmy, suspended moments of storytelling & laughter with friends.” The notes are: Top: Cardamom & Marine Notes Heart: Coconut, Solar Cream & Orange Blossom Base: Amber, Vanilla & Vetyver Very salty on my skin, the marine notes overtake all the others, long lasting and wafting