CHEF'S TABLE by MiN NEW YORK bottle
MiN NEW YORK

CHEF'S TABLE

4.1/5 · 262 votes Unisex 2015
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Character

Longevity3.6/5
Sillage2.9/5
Day100
Night39
Spring95
Summer94
Fall52
Winter25
Our take

It opens with a bright, almost aggressive slap of basil and sage, a green herbaceous hit that feels like a chef’s knife blade catching sunlight. Bergamot adds a lemony twitch, but it’s swiftly tamed by the floral heart. The clary sage and Turkish rose do not so much bloom as settle into a quiet partnership, with iris lending a fine, powdery edge. On the drydown, tonka bean and ambergris wrap everything in a sweet, slightly salty warmth that stays close to the skin.

This is the scent of a white-aproned cook at a farmers’ market in early June, hands still dusty with soil and chopped herbs, a single rose tucked behind the ear. It feels natural, almost artisanal, never synthetic or shouty. The sillage is a whisper (2.93 out of 5, and honestly, that’s generous), and longevity hovers around four hours before retreating into a musk-skin scent. It suits a daytime gardener, a creative who works with their hands, or anyone who wants to smell clean without smelling like soap. Skip it if you crave bombast or a thick, gourmand blanket. Perfect for a spring brunch on a patio, a walk through a botanical greenhouse, or a quiet afternoon cooking alone. It doesn’t demand attention, which is exactly its quiet charm.

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