MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH: released in 2014, woody, aromatic and earthy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH dupe we found is Lalique Ombre Noire — 83% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $290 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Ombre Noire | 83% | about $55 (−81%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Histoires de Parfums Petroleum | 73% | about $130 (−55%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Antonio Puig Agua Brava | 78% | about $15 (−95%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Jennifer Lopez Glow Miami Sunset | 73% | about $20 (−93%) | 3h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | L'Artisan Parfumeur Timbuktu | 78% | about $210 (−28%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Shares a sophisticated woody and aromatic character that evokes the earthy, resinous depth found in MiN New York Old School Bench.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,531 community ratings.
Explores a bold, dark, and resinous woody profile that aligns with the more intense, earthy aspects of the reference.
It shares its musky, amber and powdery accords with MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 330 community ratings.
A classic aromatic composition that leans into the same rugged, woody, and herbal territory as the reference scent.
It shares its aromatic and earthy accords with MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 11 community ratings.
Offers a surprisingly warm and ambery profile that touches on the sweeter, resinous facets of the reference fragrance.
It shares its musky and powdery accords with MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 3h against 7h and carries 29 community ratings.
Captures a similar dry, earthy, and incense-laden atmosphere that resonates with the complex woody structure of the reference.
It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 4,254 community ratings.
Antonio Puig Agua Brava, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH.
Histoires de Parfums Petroleum, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH.
Lalique Ombre Noire, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH itself sells from $250 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Ombre Noire saves you about $345 a year against MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH. 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 5 last a full 8 hours. Histoires de Parfums Petroleum comes closest at 7.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
MiN NEW YORK OLD SCHOOL BENCH notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.