MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST: released in 2014, woody, aromatic and fresh, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire Sport — 80% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $190 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 80% | about $20 (−89%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire | 80% | about $25 (−87%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi Fattan | 72% | about $40 (−79%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone | 70% | about $25 (−87%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Vetiver Moloko | 70% | about $25 (−87%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Offers a brighter, more citrus-forward take on the woody profile, reminiscent of the fresh and aromatic opening of The Botanist.
It shares its woody, aromatic and musky accords with MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST, opens on Grapefruit and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 7,281 community ratings.
Shares a similar dark, woody, and aromatic character that evokes the green and earthy depth found in The Botanist.
It shares its woody, aromatic and musky accords with MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
A vibrant, vetiver-heavy scent that mirrors the crisp, green, and aromatic qualities present in the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST, opens on Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pink Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,772 community ratings.
Leans into a similar fresh, salty, and woody territory that captures the breezy, outdoor feel of The Botanist.
It shares its aromatic, woody and musky accords with MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 4,903 community ratings.
Focuses on a clean, grassy vetiver profile that sits in the same family as the woody base of The Botanist.
It shares its woody, aromatic and green accords with MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 4 community ratings.
Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST.
Rasasi Fattan, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST.
Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire Sport saves you about $245 a year against MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST. 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. Rasasi Fattan comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
MiN NEW YORK THE BOTANIST notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.