MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW: released in 2015, woody, amber and aldehydic, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW dupe we found is Maïssa Parfums Wood by Maïssa — 70% match, about $95 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.
The four closest scent matches — the best MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maïssa Parfums Wood by Maïssa | 70% | about $95 (−49%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Rouge Bunny Rouge Cynefin | 82% | about $70 (−62%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Montale Full Incense | 78% | about $140 (−24%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | L'Orchestre Parfum Encens Asakusa | 68% | about $150 (−19%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Leans into the woody and aromatic facets of the reference, offering a balanced and approachable take on the resinous profile.
It shares its amber, musky and aromatic accords with MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 66 community ratings.
Captures the solemn, meditative incense character of the reference with a more pronounced and persistent woody presence.
It shares its amber, woody and aromatic accords with MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,228 community ratings.
Evokes a similar sense of sacred, smoky woods that mirrors the aromatic and resinous heart of MiN New York Forever Now.
It shares its amber, powdery and woody accords with MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 325 community ratings.
Offers a similarly contemplative and woody atmosphere that evokes the quiet, resinous depth found in MiN New York Forever Now.
It shares its musky, aromatic and amber accords with MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 304 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Rouge Bunny Rouge Cynefin, at about $70 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW.
Montale Full Incense, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW.
Rouge Bunny Rouge Cynefin, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW itself sells from $161.69 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maïssa Parfums Wood by Maïssa saves you about $130 a year against MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 4 last a full 8 hours. Montale Full Incense comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
MiN NEW YORK FOREVER NOW notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.